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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Specialist to ensure the safety and accessibility of Colorado's roadways. This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, operating heavy machinery and engaging in hands-on repairs. With a supportive environment that provides training for obtaining a Commercial Driver's License, candidates will be empowered to make a significant impact on their community. Enjoy a structured work schedule with opportunities for career advancement and training, all while contributing to the well-being of fellow Coloradans and visitors. If you are passionate about safety and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Personal Protective Equipment Provided

Career Training Opportunities

CDL Physical Payment

Overtime Pay During Emergencies

4-Day Work Schedule in Summer

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of physical labor or heavy equipment operation experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a CDL Permit within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for snow plowing and road maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain roadway safety.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Physical Labor

Safety Compliance

Traffic Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tandem Dump Truck

Loader

Tractor Mower

Job description

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

Are you interested in obtaining a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B?

Are you passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and improvements?

If yes, consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist.

CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Glenwood Springs, CO, and will provide training to obtain your CDL. This position requires that you obtain your CDL Permit within 30 days of hire and your CDL Class A or B shortly thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

This position will require either a pre-employment drug test (if you currently have a regular driver's license) or a DOT drug test (if you already have your CDL Permit or CDL) as a pre-employment step.

As part of the process to obtain your CDL permit, you will be required to take a DOT physical and DOT drug test. Total annual compensation for this position is $58,000 ($52,000 base pay and $6,000 housing stipend).

Base pay for this position is $2,000 biweekly ($52,000 annually).

There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

This location is also eligible for an additional $300/month housing stipend.

Description Of Job

What You Will Do

No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs and also vary based on weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis and respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment with at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highway maintenance specialists.

Your main job activities include:

1. Plowing snow
2. Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.
3. Mowing grass and weeds
4. Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animals
5. Removing debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.
6. Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
7. Digging ditches
8. Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
9. Filling potholes and roadway cracks
10. Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
11. Removing and covering graffiti
12. Installing pavement markings / striping
13. Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations
14. Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
15. Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

What Impact You Will Have

Your work is critical to keeping Colorado's roadways open and safe. It positively impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and helps our economy thrive.

What CDOT Provides

• Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vests, respirators, and tools
• Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after your first year
• CPR and first-aid training
• Various career training opportunities
• 40-hour work weeks, with overtime during weather emergencies
• 4-day work schedule (10-hour days, Monday-Thursday) during summer
• Opportunities to learn new equipment and for advancement

Your Work Environment

Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gases, dusts, and chemicals. Use of personal protective equipment required. Work near traffic, sometimes at high speeds. Use ladders and lifts for heights of approximately 10'-20'. Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours, work overtime, and in extreme temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications

At least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a CDL Permit within 30 days of hire. Must pass DOT physical and drug test. Must obtain and maintain a CDL Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes within days of hire. Must pass a pre-employment screening.

Conditions of Employment

On-call work, essential services designation, and potential requirement to live within 30 minutes of work site. Training provided via computer. Willingness to respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays.