Highway Maintenance Specialist - NE Denver (CDL Required)

Colorado Department of Transportation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist for NE Denver, CO. This role focuses on winter maintenance and road safety, operating heavy equipment and performing on-site repairs.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adaptability to weather and traffic conditions. It offers a structured work schedule with potential overtime during emergencies and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Colorado CDL Class A or B required.
• Passion for safety and hands-on repair work.
• Willingness to work on-call and in varying weather/road conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow.
• Operating heavy equipment (tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower).
• Mowing grass and weeds.
• Removing debris from roadways and culverts.
• Installing and repairing guardrails, signs, lighting, and pavement markings.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Safety mindset

On-call readiness

Tools

Tandem dump truck

Loader

Tractor mower

Job description

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
If you have a Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and improvements, then consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in NE Denver , CO.
Base pay for this position is $2,074.62 /biweekly ($53,940 - 54,000/annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $1,000month housing stipend. Total annual compensation for this position is $65,940 ($53,940 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). The annualized hourly rate for this position is $25.93 /hour, with an overtime rate of $38.90/hour.
About CDOT
CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness .
CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
Description Of Job
What You Will Do
No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs and also vary based on weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis as well as subject to call to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment, as each maintenance patrol location has at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highway maintenance specialists. Your main job activities include:

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.
• Mowing grass and weeds
• Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animals
• Removing debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Digging ditches
• Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
• Removing and covering graffiti
• Installing pavement markings/striping
• Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

What Impact You Will Have
Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. Your work also positively impacts quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and helps our economy to thrive.
What CDOT Provides

• Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools
• Full payment for your CDL physical, after your first year with CDOT
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal, after your first year with CDOT
• CPR and first-aid training
• Variety of career training opportunities
• 40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
• 4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) during the summer months, typically