Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hanging Lake Tunnel (Glenwood Springs- Cdl Required)

Colorado Department Of Transportation; Gauteng; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Colorado Department of Transportation as a Highway Maintenance Specialist, primarily responsible for maintaining highway infrastructure at the Hanging Lake Tunnel. This role requires a valid Colorado Class A or B CDL and focuses on hands-on repairs, snow plowing, and operating heavy equipment. Applicants should demonstrate safety consciousness, teamwork, and readiness for various working conditions.

Benefits

Protective gear and tools

Training opportunities including CPR and first aid

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation.
• Valid CDL Class A or B with no restrictions.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing highway infrastructure including snow plowing and road repairs.
• Operating heavy equipment and performing traffic control.
• Responding to emergencies and ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical labor

Team player

Safety-conscious

Job description

Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hanging Lake Tunnel (Glenwood Springs - CDL Required)

Join us as a Highway Maintenance Specialist at the Colorado Department of Transportation. This position is open to both residents and non-residents of Colorado and will be filled as applications are received—early application is advised. If you hold a Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair, consider this career opportunity.

The role involves maintaining and repairing highway infrastructure at the Hanging Lake Tunnel near Glenwood Springs, CO. The total annual compensation is $58,000, including a base pay of $52,000, and a $6,000 housing stipend.

The base pay is approximately $2,000 biweekly, with 26 pay periods annually.

The position also offers a monthly housing stipend of $500.

About CDOT

CDOT aims to improve the lives of Coloradans through safe, reliable transportation. We value diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity employment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Responsibilities

• Your daily activities will vary based on weather, project needs, and road conditions.
• Responsibilities include snow plowing, operating heavy equipment like dump trucks, loaders, and tractors, mowing and debris removal, maintaining infrastructure such as guardrails, signs, and lighting, road repairs including potholes and cracks, traffic control and emergency response, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.

Impact of Your Work

Your efforts ensure safe, accessible roads for all Coloradans and visitors, supporting the local economy and quality of life.

What CDOT Provides

• Protective gear and tools
• Coverage for CDL physicals and renewals
• Training opportunities including CPR and first aid
• Work schedule of 40 hours/week, with potential for overtime and a 4-day summer schedule
• Career advancement opportunities

Work Environment

• Exposure to noise, fumes, and weather extremes
• Use of protective equipment and chemicals
• Work near traffic and heights up to 20 feet
• Driving CDOT vehicles
• Responding to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety-conscious, eager to learn, team player
• Experience with heavy equipment and hand tools
• Basic computer skills and adaptability

Conditions of Employment

• Valid CDL Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes
• Ability to pass background checks and drug testing
• On-call, shift work, and emergency response readiness

Application Process

Complete the online application, supplemental questionnaire, and submit any required documents such as DD214 for veterans. Ensure your contact information is current to receive updates. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications, and top candidates will be invited for interviews. The process may include background checks and screening reports.

Additional Information

For accommodations, contact Eleshia Carpenter. Former employees must disclose previous disciplinary actions. Details about the appeals process and employment screening are available on the Colorado state website.