Outdoor Roadway Maintenance Technician (CDL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Colorado's Department of Transportation in Calhan, CO is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist. The role involves plowing snow, operating heavy equipment, maintaining roadways, and installing traffic control devices.

On-call duties and potential overtime are part of the job, with a focus on hands-on maintenance in varied weather and terrain. You will work within a team, support safety compliance, and contribute to keeping Colorado roadways open and safe for residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes.
• Strong commitment to working safely and ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and operating heavy equipment.
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs.
• Installing and repairing guardrails, signs, lighting, and pavement markings.
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control and responding to emergencies.

Skills

Physical labor

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

CDL Class A or B

Job description

State of Colorado's Department of Transportation in Calhan, CO is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist. The role involves plowing snow, operating heavy equipment, maintaining roadways, and installing traffic control devices.

On-call duties and potential overtime are part of the job, with a focus on hands-on maintenance in varied weather and terrain. You will work within a team, support safety compliance, and contribute to keeping Colorado roadways open and safe for residents and visitors.