Roadway Maintenance Pro — Housing Stipend

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERA retirement

Tuition reimbursement

4-day work week

Job summary

The State of Colorado, Department of Transportation, is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Kittredge, CO. The role involves snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, and keeping roadways safe. Requires a CDL Class A or B with air brakes and a strong commitment to safety.

Compensation includes base pay, housing stipend, and overtime opportunities. Expect on-call duties, seasonal shifts, and potential training. Apply through the state job portal.

Qualifications

• Two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment experience.
• Must have valid CDL Class A or B with air brakes to operate in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and maintaining roadways.
• Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, and tractors.
• Mowing grass and weeds along roadways.
• Removing debris from roadways and culverts.
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete and asphalt.
• Installing and repairing guardrails, signs, and lighting.
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks.
• Setting out traffic control signs and cones.
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs.
• Following safety guidance and using PPE consistently.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical labor

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Tools

Tandem dump truck

Loader

Tractor mower

Backhoe

Hand tools

Job description

The State of Colorado, Department of Transportation, is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Kittredge, CO. The role involves snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, and keeping roadways safe. Requires a CDL Class A or B with air brakes and a strong commitment to safety.

Compensation includes base pay, housing stipend, and overtime opportunities. Expect on-call duties, seasonal shifts, and potential training. Apply through the state job portal.