South Fork Highway Maintenance Specialist — CDL Required

Pueblo Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERA retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist for a vacancy in South Fork, CO. The role focuses on winter operations, road maintenance, and safety-critical tasks including snow plowing and operating heavy equipment under dynamic conditions.

Two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience are required, along with a valid CDL Class A or B (air brakes unrestricted). The position offers full benefits and opportunities for overtime during emergencies.

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.
• Willing to respond to emergencies and work overtime including weekends and holidays.

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
• Removing and covering graffiti
• Installing pavement markings/striping
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical labor

Teamwork

CDL Class A/B

Tools

CDL Class A/B

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist for a vacancy in South Fork, CO. The role focuses on winter operations, road maintenance, and safety-critical tasks including snow plowing and operating heavy equipment under dynamic conditions.

Two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience are required, along with a valid CDL Class A or B (air brakes unrestricted). The position offers full benefits and opportunities for overtime during emergencies.