Highway Maintenance Specialist - Salida

Department Information Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. If you have a Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands‑on repair and improvements, consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Salida, CO. Total annual compensation for this position is $59,400 ($53,400 base pay and $6,000 housing stipend). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). The location is eligible for an additional $500/month housing stipend. Annualized hourly rate is $25.67, with overtime at $38.50. About CDOT CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public while keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, PERA retirement, optional 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program counseling, wellness, credit union membership, and employee discount program. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. CDOT for All CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of identity, has the opportunity to thrive. What You Will Do Plow snow Operate heavy equipment such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower Mow grass and weeds Remove debris from roadways, culverts, and tunnels Shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt Dig ditches Install and repair guardrail, highway markers, signs, warning signs, and lighting Fill potholes and roadway cracks Set out signs and cones for traffic control Remove and cover graffiti Install pavement markings/striping Stop or slow traffic in emergency situations Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs Follow safety guidance and wear proper safety equipment What Impact You Will Have Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, positively impacting the quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and helping the economy thrive. What CDOT Provides Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, tools) Full payment for your CDL physical after the first year with CDOT Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after the first year CPR and first-aid training Variety of career training opportunities 40‑hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies 4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during May‑September Opportunities to learn new equipment Opportunities for advancement Your Work Environment Exposure to loud noise Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts affecting breathing, eyes, skin Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products Some equipment requires respirators Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights approximately 10‑20 feet Required to drive CDOT vehicles Frequently respond to emergencies outside regular work hours; may work overtime including weekends and holidays Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods Minimum Qualifications Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience. Preferred Qualifications Strong commitment to working safely Desire to learn Wants to work outdoors Loves physically demanding work Takes pride in a job well done Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities Works effectively in a team and looks out for teammates Communicates effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations Strong commitment to providing good customer service Loves solving problems and figuring out better ways Experience operating equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front‑end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes Experience using hand tools Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment Years of State service experience 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 restriction on air brakes and able to operate within Colorado. If holding a non‑Colorado CDL, must be eligible to drive in Colorado at time of hire; if relocating, must transfer CDL within 30 days. Must pass a pre‑employment screening including social security number trace, criminal records, public court records, educational records, and driving records. May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical. On‑call work (rotating basis and subject to call) Shift work Essential Services Designation – required to report without delay to provide essential or emergency services. Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays. Must provide supervisor with a telephone number for emergency contact. New employees required to take two weeks of maintenance training; veteran CDOT employees required to take one week of training each year. May be required to obtain Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Department of Transportation