Outdoor Highway Maintenance Specialist (CDL) | 4-Day Week

State of Colorado; Loma (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Loma, CO. The role involves seasonal snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, debris removal, and maintaining road infrastructure. You will work in a team with lead specialists, on-call for weather events, and must meet CDL Class A or B requirements.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance and retirement plans. CDOT emphasizes safety, training, and opportunities for advancement, with a 4-day summer schedule and overtime during

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Strong commitment to working safely and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in varying temperatures; ability to work overtime.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and operating heavy equipment.
• Mowing grass and weeds; removing debris from roadways.
• Installing/repairing guardrails, signs, and pavement markings.
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs; following safety guidelines.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Tools

Dump trucks

Front end loader

Bulldozers

Backhoes

Hand tools

Equipment operation

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Loma, CO. The role involves seasonal snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, debris removal, and maintaining road infrastructure. You will work in a team with lead specialists, on-call for weather events, and must meet CDL Class A or B requirements.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance and retirement plans. CDOT emphasizes safety, training, and opportunities for advancement, with a 4-day summer schedule and overtime during