Roadway Maintenance & Heavy Equipment Operator

Colorado Contractors Association Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Contractors Association Inc. is seeking a highway maintenance worker to support the CDOT-style operations described, including snow plowing, equipment operation, vegetation management, debris removal, and roadside repairs.

The role requires teamwork in a patrol environment and on-call duties for weather or emergency responses. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, performing minor repairs, and following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.
• Mowing grass and weeds
• Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animals
• Removing debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Digging ditches
• Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
• Removing and covering graffiti
• Installing pavement markings/striping
• Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Job description

Colorado Contractors Association Inc. is seeking a highway maintenance worker to support the CDOT-style operations described, including snow plowing, equipment operation, vegetation management, debris removal, and roadside repairs.

The role requires teamwork in a patrol environment and on-call duties for weather or emergency responses. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, performing minor repairs, and following safety protocols.