Highway Maintenance Specialist - Fruita
State of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
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 Fruita, CO.
Total annual compensation for this position is $53,400 ($53,400 base pay). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). The annualized hourly rate is $25.67, with an overtime rate of $38.50/h.
About CDOT
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 medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending/health‑savings accounts, along with PERA retirement and various benefits.
What You Will Do
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor 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 is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, impacting quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and supporting the economy.
What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, tools)
Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal after your 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 the summer months (May–September)
Opportunities to learn new equipment
Opportunities for advancement
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, 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 use of respirators
Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10–20 feet
Required to drive CDOT vehicles
Frequently respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays
Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods
Minimum Qualifications
Must have at least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong commitment to working safely
Desire to learn
Wants to work outdoors
Likes physically demanding work
Takes pride in a job well done
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
Strong commitment to providing good customer service
Loves to solve problems and find better ways to do things
Experience operating equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.
Experience using hand tools
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
Years of State service experience related to the duties
Conditions of Employment
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 at time of hire and, if relocating, transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days.
Must pass pre‑employment screening including social‑security number trace, criminal records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass controlled substance test and DOT physical.
On‑call work (rotating basis and subject to calls).
Shift work.
Essential Services designation – required to report promptly for essential or emergency services.
May be required to live within thirty minutes driving time to respond in a timely manner.
New employees required to complete two weeks of training; veteran employees one week a year.
May be required to obtain Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
Must provide a supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for emergencies.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All, 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 it does, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
ADA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. The agency will assist individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, testing, and participating in the selection process. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please direct inquiries to Madelyn Katz at madelyn.katz@state.co.us.
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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 Fruita, CO.
Total annual compensation for this position is $53,400 ($53,400 base pay). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). The annualized hourly rate is $25.67, with an overtime rate of $38.50/h.
About CDOT
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 medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending/health‑savings accounts, along with PERA retirement and various benefits.
What You Will Do
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor 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 is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, impacting quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and supporting the economy.
What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, tools)
Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal after your 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 the summer months (May–September)
Opportunities to learn new equipment
Opportunities for advancement
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, 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 use of respirators
Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10–20 feet
Required to drive CDOT vehicles
Frequently respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays
Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods
Minimum Qualifications
Must have at least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong commitment to working safely
Desire to learn
Wants to work outdoors
Likes physically demanding work
Takes pride in a job well done
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
Strong commitment to providing good customer service
Loves to solve problems and find better ways to do things
Experience operating equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.
Experience using hand tools
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
Years of State service experience related to the duties
Conditions of Employment
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 at time of hire and, if relocating, transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days.
Must pass pre‑employment screening including social‑security number trace, criminal records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass controlled substance test and DOT physical.
On‑call work (rotating basis and subject to calls).
Shift work.
Essential Services designation – required to report promptly for essential or emergency services.
May be required to live within thirty minutes driving time to respond in a timely manner.
New employees required to complete two weeks of training; veteran employees one week a year.
May be required to obtain Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
Must provide a supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for emergencies.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All, 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 it does, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
ADA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. The agency will assist individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, testing, and participating in the selection process. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please direct inquiries to Madelyn Katz at madelyn.katz@state.co.us.
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