Highway Maintenance Specialist - Rifle
State of Colorado, Rifle, CO, United States
Location and Eligibility
Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado.
Compensation
Total annual compensation for this position is $53,400 ($53,400 base pay). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly, with 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. The annualized hourly rate is $25.67, with an overtime rate of $38.50 per hour.
What You Will Do
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, tractor mowers, 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 guardrails, 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
Impact You Will Have
Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. It also positively impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors, helping the local economy to thrive.
What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools
Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year with CDOT
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal after your first year with CDOT
CPR and first‑aid training
Variety of career training opportunities
40‑hour work weeks, with opportunities for overtime during weather emergencies
4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during the summer months, typically May through September
Opportunities to learn new equipment and for advancement
Your 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 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 work hours and may work overtime including weekends and holidays
Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time
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
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
Likes to solve problems and figure out 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 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 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 you currently live outside Colorado, 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.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test (drug test) and DOT physical.
On‑call work (rotating basis and response to emergencies).
Shift work.
Essential Services Designation – required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services.
May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes of a call‑out location in normal weather conditions.
New employees must complete two weeks of maintenance training; veteran employees must complete one week of training each year.
May be required to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
Must provide a phone number to the supervisor for emergency purposes.
Equal Opportunity / ADA Compliances
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.
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure a positive experience through the application or interview process, please direct your inquiries to eleshia.carpenter@state.co.us.
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Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado.
Compensation
Total annual compensation for this position is $53,400 ($53,400 base pay). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly, with 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. The annualized hourly rate is $25.67, with an overtime rate of $38.50 per hour.
What You Will Do
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, tractor mowers, 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 guardrails, 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
Impact You Will Have
Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. It also positively impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors, helping the local economy to thrive.
What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools
Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year with CDOT
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal after your first year with CDOT
CPR and first‑aid training
Variety of career training opportunities
40‑hour work weeks, with opportunities for overtime during weather emergencies
4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during the summer months, typically May through September
Opportunities to learn new equipment and for advancement
Your 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 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 work hours and may work overtime including weekends and holidays
Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time
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
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
Likes to solve problems and figure out 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 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 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 you currently live outside Colorado, 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.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test (drug test) and DOT physical.
On‑call work (rotating basis and response to emergencies).
Shift work.
Essential Services Designation – required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services.
May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes of a call‑out location in normal weather conditions.
New employees must complete two weeks of maintenance training; veteran employees must complete one week of training each year.
May be required to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
Must provide a phone number to the supervisor for emergency purposes.
Equal Opportunity / ADA Compliances
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.
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure a positive experience through the application or interview process, please direct your inquiries to eleshia.carpenter@state.co.us.
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