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Colorado Department Of Transportation Highway Maintenance Specialist - Steamboat Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It's in your best interest to apply early.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
Are you interested in obtaining a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B? Are you passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and improvements? If yes, consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Steamboat Springs, CO and will provide training to obtain your CDL.
This position requires that you obtain your CDL Permit within 30 days of hire and your CDL Class A or B within 120 days of hire as a condition of continued employment. This position will require either a pre-employment drug test (if you currently have a regular driver s license) or a DOT drug test (if you already have your CDL Permit or CDL) as a pre-employment step. As part of the process to obtain your CDL permit, you will be required to take a DOT physical and DOT drug test.
Total annual compensation for this position is $62,830 ($50,830 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend).
Base pay for this position is $1955/biweekly ($50,820/annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $1000/month housing stipend.
About CDOT Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
CDOT for All CDOT s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
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DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Description of Job What You Will Do No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. 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 pave ent 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. Your work also positively impacts quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and helps our economy to thrive.
What CDOT Provides Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves,