Temporary Highway Maintenance Specialist – Fairplay

POSITION: Temporary Highway Maintenance Specialist – Fairplay

DUTIES:

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 as well as subject to call to respond to weather and other
emergencies.

You will typically work in a team environment, as each maintenance patrol
location has at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple
highway maintenance specialists. Your main job activities include:
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader,
tractor mower, etc.
Mowing grass and weeds
Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animals
Removing debris from 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

REQUIREMENTS:
Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy
equipment operation experience.
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.
If you have a non-Colorado Commercial Driver s License, you must be
eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire. If you currently
live outside of Colorado and relocate to reside in Colorado, you must
transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
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.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug
test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for team members
Communicates effectively, especially in safety-critical situations
Has a strong commitment to providing good customer service
Likes to solve problems and figure out better ways to do things
Has experience operating equipment, such as single and tandem axle dump
trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.
Has experience using hand tools
Has basic computer skills and can learn new software/equipment

WAGE: $25.17 Hourly

BENEFITS: Extensive benefits package

SHIFTS: Temporary – Full Time

JOB SITE: Fairplay, Colorado

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents
and non-residents of Colorado.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this
position, please click on How to Apply to view application
information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the
application information (registration is available at no cost).

CDOT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications will be considered as they are
received OR All applications are due by 10/31/2024.