Highway Maintenance Specialist - Snow & Heavy Equipment

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in South Fork, CO, is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist. You will perform snow plowing, operate heavy equipment, mow vegetation, and clear debris to keep state roadways safe and accessible.

This role requires a Colorado CDL and a willingness to work variable hours, including on-call duties. You will join a team responsible for maintaining roadways, responding to emergencies, and performing routine upkeep of signs, markings, and safety features.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower
• Mowing grass and weeds
• Removing debris from roadways and culverts
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• 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
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in South Fork, CO, is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist. You will perform snow plowing, operate heavy equipment, mow vegetation, and clear debris to keep state roadways safe and accessible.

This role requires a Colorado CDL and a willingness to work variable hours, including on-call duties. You will join a team responsible for maintaining roadways, responding to emergencies, and performing routine upkeep of signs, markings, and safety features.