Highway Maintenance Specialist - Crook

Highway Maintenance Specialist – Crook Location: Crook, CO. Applicants may be residents or non‑residents of Colorado. Pay: Base salary $2,074.39 biweekly ($53,934 annually). Overtime $38.89 per hour. Equal Opportunity Statement CDOT values a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, or socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to thrive. Responsibilities Plowing snow Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, tractor mowers, etc. Mowing grass and weeds Removing debris from roadways, cantours, tunnels, and other locations Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, asphalt and digging ditches Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers, 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 The role is dynamic; activities vary with project needs, weather, and roadway conditions. Specialists are on‑call on a rotating basis and may be required to respond to emergencies outside regular hours. Benefits & Training Personal protective equipment and tools provided Full payment for CDL physical after first year; partial reimbursement for CDL renewal up to 50% CPR and first‑aid training Career training opportunities 40‑hour work weeks; overtime available during emergencies 4‑day, 10‑hour schedule Monday‑Thursday during summer months (May‑September) Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance within CDOT Work Environment Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gases, dusts Use of respirators, ladders, scissor lifts up to ~20 feet Work near traffic; high‑speed intersections Operation of CDOT vehicles; ability to work in extreme temperatures and elevations up to 12,000 feet Must be willing to work overtime, evenings and weekends during emergencies Minimum Qualifications Minimum 2 years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no air‑brake restriction for Colorado operations Basic computer skills; ability to learn new software/equipment Must pass required pre‑employment screening, drug test, and DOT physical (if applicable) Availability for on‑call and shift work, including weekends and holidays Willingness to reside within thirty (30) minutes driving time of a reporting location Preferred Qualifications Strong commitment to safety and service Desire to work outdoors and learn new skills Problem‑solving ability and commitment to quality work Experience operating heavy equipment: dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, bulldozers Experience using hand tools and basic computer systems State service experience related to duties (optional) Conditions of Employment Maintain valid CDL Class A or B; transfer non‑Colorado CDL within 30 days of relocation Pass pre‑employment screening, drug testing, DOT physical, and safety training On‑call work and shift work; respond to emergencies without delay May be required to obtain Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year Required to provide emergency contact number to supervisor #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Department of Transportation