Highway Maintenance Specialist , Winter Seasonal - Eagle County (CDL Required)
State of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
Overview
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Highway Maintenance Specialist position in Eagle County, CO. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Eagle County, CO.
This position may live in any location in Colorado and travel to the I-70 corridor to work the following schedule. This position will spend up to eight months out of the year working in the Joint Operation Area along the I-70 mountain corridor.
The position will work on the corridor from October 1 through May 30 depending on weather conditions. While working on the corridor, the rotating two-week work schedule will consist of working 12-hour shifts for 6 days, 4-hour shifts for two days (for travel to/from the corridor), and 6 days off. This is a seasonal winter permanent position.
The position works full-time typically from October through May each year and does not work June through September each year.
Salary : The starting salary for this position is
$25.68/hour . When working at the Joint Operation Area, this position will receive a per diem, and CDOT will arrange for employees to stay in a hotel in Eagle County.
What You Will Do
No two days are the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Daily activities vary by project, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis and may be required to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment with 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
What Impact You Will Have
Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, positively impacting quality of life for Coloradans and visitors, and supporting the economy.
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
CPR and first-aid training
Career training opportunities
40-hour work weeks, with overtime during weather emergencies
4-day work schedule (10-hour days, Monday-Thursday) during summer months (May-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’
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
Minimum Qualifications
Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Has a strong commitment to working safely
Has a 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
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 (e.g., dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes)
Has experience using hand tools
Has basic computer skills and can 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 CDL, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire. If you relocate to Colorado, you must transfer your CDL within 30 days.
Must pass pre-employment screening (may include SSN trace, criminal records, public court records, educational records, and driving records). More information in the supplemental information section.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical.
On-call work (rotating basis as well as subject to call)
Shift work
Essential Services Designation – report without delay to provide essential or emergency services
May be required to live within 30 minutes of work in normal conditions
New employees must complete two weeks of maintenance training; veterans annual one week of training
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and work overtime
Provide supervisor with a reachable telephone number for emergencies
Applicant Checklist
Complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy online
Complete Supplemental Questionnaire online as part of the application
If a veteran, submit DD214 as attachment
Note: You may redact information identifying age or dates of attendance/ graduation. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date will be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The State of Colorado values equal opportunity and merit-based hiring. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Notifications
All correspondence regarding status in the selection process will be via email. Include a valid email address and check it regularly. You may need to add state.co.us and governmentjobs.com addresses to trusted senders.
The Hiring Process
Applications received by the closing date are reviewed against minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates proceed to the next step.
Colorado statutes require merit-based hiring and a comparative analysis for this position.
Part or all of the comparative analysis may be a structured application review against preferred qualifications.
Applicants should address qualifications with specific information related to Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Employment Screening
If you reach finalist stage, CDOT may procure a consumer report as part of employment screening. You may dispute information with the reporting agency. More information at the agency’s site.
Appeal Rights
If eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request review by the State Personnel Director. See contact details in the original posting.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to inclusion and will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to applying, interviewing, or performing job functions. For accommodations, contact Madelyn Katz at madelyn.katz@state.co.us.
Former State Employees
Former state employees must disclose disciplinary actions in their application.
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Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Highway Maintenance Specialist position in Eagle County, CO. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Eagle County, CO.
This position may live in any location in Colorado and travel to the I-70 corridor to work the following schedule. This position will spend up to eight months out of the year working in the Joint Operation Area along the I-70 mountain corridor.
The position will work on the corridor from October 1 through May 30 depending on weather conditions. While working on the corridor, the rotating two-week work schedule will consist of working 12-hour shifts for 6 days, 4-hour shifts for two days (for travel to/from the corridor), and 6 days off. This is a seasonal winter permanent position.
The position works full-time typically from October through May each year and does not work June through September each year.
Salary : The starting salary for this position is
$25.68/hour . When working at the Joint Operation Area, this position will receive a per diem, and CDOT will arrange for employees to stay in a hotel in Eagle County.
What You Will Do
No two days are the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Daily activities vary by project, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis and may be required to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment with 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
What Impact You Will Have
Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, positively impacting quality of life for Coloradans and visitors, and supporting the economy.
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
CPR and first-aid training
Career training opportunities
40-hour work weeks, with overtime during weather emergencies
4-day work schedule (10-hour days, Monday-Thursday) during summer months (May-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’
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
Minimum Qualifications
Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Has a strong commitment to working safely
Has a 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
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 (e.g., dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes)
Has experience using hand tools
Has basic computer skills and can 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 CDL, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire. If you relocate to Colorado, you must transfer your CDL within 30 days.
Must pass pre-employment screening (may include SSN trace, criminal records, public court records, educational records, and driving records). More information in the supplemental information section.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical.
On-call work (rotating basis as well as subject to call)
Shift work
Essential Services Designation – report without delay to provide essential or emergency services
May be required to live within 30 minutes of work in normal conditions
New employees must complete two weeks of maintenance training; veterans annual one week of training
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and work overtime
Provide supervisor with a reachable telephone number for emergencies
Applicant Checklist
Complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy online
Complete Supplemental Questionnaire online as part of the application
If a veteran, submit DD214 as attachment
Note: You may redact information identifying age or dates of attendance/ graduation. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date will be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The State of Colorado values equal opportunity and merit-based hiring. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Notifications
All correspondence regarding status in the selection process will be via email. Include a valid email address and check it regularly. You may need to add state.co.us and governmentjobs.com addresses to trusted senders.
The Hiring Process
Applications received by the closing date are reviewed against minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates proceed to the next step.
Colorado statutes require merit-based hiring and a comparative analysis for this position.
Part or all of the comparative analysis may be a structured application review against preferred qualifications.
Applicants should address qualifications with specific information related to Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Employment Screening
If you reach finalist stage, CDOT may procure a consumer report as part of employment screening. You may dispute information with the reporting agency. More information at the agency’s site.
Appeal Rights
If eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request review by the State Personnel Director. See contact details in the original posting.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to inclusion and will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to applying, interviewing, or performing job functions. For accommodations, contact Madelyn Katz at madelyn.katz@state.co.us.
Former State Employees
Former state employees must disclose disciplinary actions in their application.
MK (SAP #50135856/ PCR #65557)
#J-18808-Ljbffr