Roadway Maintenance Pro — Outdoor, CDL, 4-Day Week

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

Benefits offered by this job

CDOT Benefits

PPE provided

CDL physical paid by CDOT

Overtime opportunities

4-day work week (summer)

Career training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist in SW Denver, CO. The role involves on-call daily maintenance duties with heavy equipment operation, plowing, roadside debris removal, and traffic control duties to keep roadways safe and open.

Applicants must hold a valid CDL Class A or B (air brakes) and have 2+ years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience. The job includes seasonal overtime and a 4-day summer schedule, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes for Colorado.
• Willing to work outdoors in variable weather and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower
• 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
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety minded

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

CDL Class A/B license

Tools

Hazardous Materials endorsement

CDL

Job description

The Colorado Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist in SW Denver, CO. The role involves on-call daily maintenance duties with heavy equipment operation, plowing, roadside debris removal, and traffic control duties to keep roadways safe and open.

Applicants must hold a valid CDL Class A or B (air brakes) and have 2+ years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience. The job includes seasonal overtime and a 4-day summer schedule, with competitive benefits.