Highway Maintenance Specialist - Yampa ($500/mo housing, CDL Required)

Compensation Total annual compensation is $59,934 ($53,934 base pay and $6,000 housing stipend). Base pay is $2,074.39 biweekly ($53,934 – $54,000 annually). Hiring location is eligible for an additional $500/month housing stipend. Annualised hourly rate is $25.93, with overtime rate of $38.89. What You Will Do Daily work activities vary by project need, weather, and road conditions. You will be on‑call on a rotating basis and respond to emergencies. You will work in a team with a lead specialist and other specialists. Responsibilities include: Plowing snow Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump truck, loader, excavator, mower, etc. Mowing grass and weeds Removing debris from roadways, 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 What Impact You Will Have Your work keeps Colorado’s roadways open and safe, improving quality of life for residents and visitors and supporting the state economy. What CDOT Provides Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator) Full payment for CDL physical after first year Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after first year CPR and first‑aid training Career training opportunities 40‑hour work weeks, with overtime during weather emergencies 4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during summer months Opportunities to learn new equipment Opportunities for advancement Your Work Environment Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gasses, dust Use of chemicals and cleaning products Respirator may be required for some equipment Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic Use of ladders and scissor lifts 10–20 feet Drive CDOT vehicles Frequent emergency response outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays Must be physically capable of working in extreme temperatures and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods Minimum Qualifications At least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience. Preferred Qualifications Commitment to working safely Desire to learn Wants to work outdoors Enjoys physically demanding work Takes pride in a job well done Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities Works effectively in a team, looks out for teammates Communicates effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations Commitment to good customer service Enjoys problem solving and improving processes Experience operating equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc. Experience using hand tools Basic computer skills with ability to learn new software/equipment Years of state service related to duties of this position Conditions of Employment Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no air‑brake restriction for Colorado operation. If holding a non‑Colorado CDL, must be eligible to drive in Colorado at hire and, if relocating from out of state, must transfer CDL to Colorado within 30 days. Must pass pre‑employment screening (background, driving records, etc.) May be required to pass a drug test and DOT physical. On‑call work (rotating and as called) Shift work Essential Services designation – required to respond without delay to emergency services. May need to live within thirty (30) minutes driving time of worksite. New employees receive two weeks of maintenance training; veteran employees receive one week of training annually. May need Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year. Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays. Must provide a telephone number for emergency contact. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of Transportation