DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

　　This position is open to residents and non residents of Colorado.

　　This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State ofColorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

　　Do you have a CDL Class A or B permit and interested in obtaining a ColoradoCommercial Driver's License Class A or B? Are you passionate about safety,travel, and hands-on repair and improvements? If yes, consider turning yourpassions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancyfor a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Granada, CO and will provide trainingto obtain your CDL.

　　CDL Permit required - This position requires that you currently have a validCDL Permit and that you obtain your CDL Class A or B with no restrictions onairbrakes within 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment. Thisposition will require a DOT drug test as a pre-employment step.

　　Total annual compensation for this position is $50,820 ($50,820 base pay).

　　The starting salary for this position is $1954.62/biweekly ($50,820/annually).There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

　　Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this announcement willbe closed when the positions are filled. It is in your best interest to applyearly.

　　About CDOTDo you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passionfor helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department ofTransportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The workour people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and providesfreedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careerspage 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 benefitspackage!

　　CDOT for AllCDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape,support, and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create asupportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity,religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,citizenship status, education, disability, socioeconomic status, or any otheridentity, has the opportunity to thrive.

　　Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.For more information, go tohttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service?

　　The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one ormore positions.

　　DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

　　Description of JobWhat You Will DoNo two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily workactivities change based on project needs and also vary based on weather,environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis aswell as subject to call to respond to weather and other emergencies. You willtypically work in a team environment, as each maintenance patrol location hasat least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highwaymaintenance specialists. Your main job activities include:

　　Plowing snowOperating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower,etc.Mowing grass and weedsRemoving debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animalsRemoving debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphaltDigging ditchesInstalling and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs,and lightingFilling potholes and roadway cracksSetting out signs and cones for traffic controlRemoving and covering graffitiInstalling pavement markings/stripingStopping or slowing traffic in emergency situationsMaintaining equipment and performing minor repairsFollowing safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

　　What Impact You Will HaveYour work is critical to keeping C lorado's roadways open and safe. Your workalso positively impacts quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors andhelps our economy to thrive.

　　What CDOT ProvidesPersonal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves,safety vest, respirator, and toolsFull payment for your CDL physical, after your first year with CDOTPartial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal, after your first yearwith CDOTCPR and first-aid training