Outdoor Heavy Equipment Operator — Highway Maintenance

State of Colorado; Buena Vista; On-site; VES 48,639,000 - 56,190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Uniforms and PPE

Medical, dental, vision

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Buena Vista, CO, is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist. This role involves snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining roadways to keep Coloradans safe and connected.

Eligible residents and non-residents may apply; includes a substantial compensation package with housing support. The position offers a 4‑day summer schedule, overtime potential during weather events, and extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) 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.
• Must pass pre-employment screening and potentially a DOT drug test, with eligibility for required training.

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

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical labor

Safety-first

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Buena Vista, CO, is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist. This role involves snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining roadways to keep Coloradans safe and connected.

Eligible residents and non-residents may apply; includes a substantial compensation package with housing support. The position offers a 4‑day summer schedule, overtime potential during weather events, and extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and