Outdoor Highway Maintenance Specialist — Housing Stipend

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

State of Colorado's Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Hartsel, CO. The role involves on-call highway maintenance, snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, mowing, debris removal, and traffic control setup to keep Colorado roadways safe.

Minimum qualifications include two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience, with a valid CDL Class A or B. The position offers a stable schedule, overtime opportunities, and a housing stipend.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and maintaining roads in various weather conditions.
• Operate heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks and loaders.
• Install and repair guardrails, signs, and traffic markers.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
• Respond to emergencies during on-call shifts and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Physical labor

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B

Job description

State of Colorado's Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Hartsel, CO. The role involves on-call highway maintenance, snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, mowing, debris removal, and traffic control setup to keep Colorado roadways safe.

Minimum qualifications include two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience, with a valid CDL Class A or B. The position offers a stable schedule, overtime opportunities, and a housing stipend.