Highway Maintenance Specialist - Telluride

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

PERA retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Colorado, Department of Transportation, is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Telluride to perform winter plowing and summer maintenance tasks on Colorado roadways. The role requires operating heavy equipment and working as part of a patrol team to keep highways safe and accessible.

You will work on-call and respond to weather events, with opportunities for training, benefits, and advancement within CDOT.

Qualifications

• CDL is required (Class A or B) with a focus on safety and physical outdoors work.
• Ability to operate trucks and heavy equipment as part of roadway maintenance.
• Willingness to be on-call, respond to weather and emergencies, and work as part of a patrol team.

Responsibilities

• Plow snow and maintain roadways.
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower).
• Mow grass and weeds along rights-of-way.
• Remove debris from roadways, culverts, tunnels, and drainage.
• Install/repair guardrails, signs, lighting and pavement markings.
• Fill potholes and repair road surfaces; set traffic controls as needed.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

CDL A/B

Heavy equipment operation

Safety focus

Job description

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 Telluride, CO.

Total annual compensation for this position is $59,940 ($53,940 base pay and $6,000 housing stipend).

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 $500/month 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.

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
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