Roadway Maintenance Pro: CDL & Heavy Equipment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

HSA

PERA retirement

401K

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

State of Colorado in Denver is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist to keep Colorado roadways safe and maintained. The role involves hands-on repair, operating heavy equipment, and responding to weather emergencies as part of a team.

CDL Class A or B is required, on-site work in SE Denver, with comprehensive benefits and overtime opportunities, including housing stipend and retirement benefits. Join CDOT to serve Coloradans and visitors while advancing your skills through diverse projects and

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of physical labor or heavy equipment operation.
• CDL Class A or B with no air brake restriction required for Colorado operations.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow.
• Operate heavy equipment such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower.
• Mow grass and weeds along rights‑of‑way.
• Remove debris from roadways and culverts as needed.
• Install and repair guardrails, signs, and lighting.
• Fill potholes and set out traffic control signs during emergencies.

Skills

Safety commitment

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety communications

Tools

CDL Class A or B

Job description

State of Colorado in Denver is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist to keep Colorado roadways safe and maintained. The role involves hands-on repair, operating heavy equipment, and responding to weather emergencies as part of a team.

CDL Class A or B is required, on-site work in SE Denver, with comprehensive benefits and overtime opportunities, including housing stipend and retirement benefits. Join CDOT to serve Coloradans and visitors while advancing your skills through diverse projects and