Highway Maintenance Lead Specialist (TM II) - Pueblo Traffic (CDL Required)

Lead Highway Maintenance Specialist (TM II) / Traffic

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. Base pay for this position is typically $58,872-$64,752/year. This vacancy is a lead Highway Maintenance Specialist (TM II) / Traffic that will be located out of Pueblo. Total annual compensation for this position is typically between $58,872-$64,752.

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CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description of Job

This position is responsible for leading a patrol and overseeing general maintenance activities for a designated area. The TM II also performs skilled, specialized heavy construction equipment operation and heavy manual labor under hazardous and adverse conditions. This position is responsible for maintaining facilities to as near original conditions as it was constructed as well as ensuring that all equipment is safe and operable.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform the daily planning and scheduling of activities in assigned worked area; develop work plans for employees on the patrol; review work progress, identify training needs, and provide feedback, on-the-job training and mentoring; provide performance appraisal input / recommendations; conduct tailgate safety talks for employees;
• Ensure patrol attends all required personnel training, safety classes, and informational training; perform worksite, night, and roadway inventory inspections;
• Lead, perform and assist in maintaining roadway surface by hand patching, roto-milling, machine patching, crack-sealing, blading existing unpaved shoulders, building or restoring unpaved shoulders, stock piling, etc.;
• Lead, perform and assist in the maintenance of road side facilities by drainage structure cleaning, repair and replacement, maintenance of streambeds and ditches, slope repair, dirt drifts, mud and rock slide cleanup, fence, gate and sound barrier maintenance, litter-barrel and trash clean up, rock run, machine sweeping, and hand sweeping;
• Lead, perform and assist in traffic services, such as the maintenance, replacement, and installation of single post sign, delineator and reference post, metal guard rail, concrete rail, pavement marking or removal, roadway warning devices, energy attenuator, and courtesy assistance;
• Lead, perform and assist in the maintenance of roadside appearance by vegetation control, hand mowing, weeding, tree trimming and tree removal;
• Lead, perform and assist in bridge / structure maintenance and repair by visual inspection, cleaning/washing, deck repair, crack and joint sealing- rigid bridge deck, roto-milling flexible bridge decks, roto-milling rigid bridge decks, crack sealing flexible decks, bridge superstructure maintenance and repair, painting, bridge/structure bearing maintenance repair, bridge substructure maintenance repair, approach slabs and slope protection, and deck expansion device maintenance and repair;
• Lead, perform and assist in snow and ice control by snow removal, traction application, ice control, stock piling, and snow fence installation and repair;
• Lead, perform and assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and grounds upkeep;
• Complete required paperwork and reports; use SAP to enter work orders, timesheet entries, and other items on a regular basis.
• Trim and remove trees; remove graffiti;
• Use a variety of light to heavy equipment;
• Ensure patrol uses proper equipment and PPE;
• Assist other patrols as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products
• Some equipment requires the use of respirators
• Work in close proximity to heavy traffic
• Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10 – 20'
• Required to use various hand tools and to operate heavy equipment, such as backhoe, tractor, bucket truck, forklift, skid steer, loader, aerial devices and other equipment
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles
• Exposure to High Voltage (anything over 600 V) and electrical shock
• Some of the positions are NIGHTS ONLY and others are WEEKEND positions
• Frequently respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours and may work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time
• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties
• The average work week is 40 hours a week, with periodic overtime due to emergencies or inclement weather
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience in road/highway maintenance

Examples of road/highway maintenance experience: repairing potholes; performing asphalt or concrete paving operations; operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, motor graders, backhoes, front end loaders and other heavy equipment to repair and/or maintain roads; maintaining right-of-way fences; performing street striping and marking; performing mechanical mowing along the roadside (e.g. handheld weed eater up to a 15' rotary mower); performing bridge; roadside ditch and culvert cleaning and maintenance; installing and/or maintaining roadway signs or guardrail; operating mechanical sweepers; conducting traffic control; or performing mechanical snow removal (gator up to a tandem truck).

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Conditions of Employment : The following conditions must be met and maintained in order to be employed and to continue employment at CDOT in this position, unless exempted by the Maintenance Superintendent or Traffic Program Engineer.

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado.
• You may be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e. drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
• May be required to work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services outside regular work hours to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• May be required to live