Outdoor Highway Maintenance Specialist 4-Day Week

State of Colorado; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Calhan, CO. The role focuses on snow plowing, heavy equipment operation, road maintenance, and traffic control to keep Colorado roadways safe and open.

The position offers on-call responsibilities, overtime during weather emergencies, and opportunities to learn new equipment with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no air brake restriction.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and work overtime including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow.
• Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks and loaders.
• Mowing grass and weeds and removing debris from roadways.
• Installing and repairing guardrails, signs, and lighting.
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control.
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs.
• On-call and shift work with potential overtime.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Tools

Single & tandem axle dump trucks

Front end loaders

Bulldozers

Backhoes

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Calhan, CO. The role focuses on snow plowing, heavy equipment operation, road maintenance, and traffic control to keep Colorado roadways safe and open.

The position offers on-call responsibilities, overtime during weather emergencies, and opportunities to learn new equipment with a strong safety culture.