Outdoor Highway Maintenance Tech – 4-Day Week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist for Wellington, CO. This role involves winter snow plowing, heavy equipment operation, and routine highway maintenance to keep Colorado roadways safe and open.

The position requires a Colorado CDL Class A or B and offers competitive benefits, on-call duties, and potential overtime during weather emergencies. Work is performed in outdoor, high-demand conditions with strong teamwork and safety emphasis.

Qualifications

• Two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and maintaining roadways.
• Operating heavy equipment (tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower).
• Mowing grass and weeds; removing debris from roadways and culverts.
• Installing/repairing guardrails, signs, lane markers, and lighting.
• Setting up traffic control and responding to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Physical endurance

Communication

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Tools

CDL (Class A or B)

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist for Wellington, CO. This role involves winter snow plowing, heavy equipment operation, and routine highway maintenance to keep Colorado roadways safe and open.

The position requires a Colorado CDL Class A or B and offers competitive benefits, on-call duties, and potential overtime during weather emergencies. Work is performed in outdoor, high-demand conditions with strong teamwork and safety emphasis.