Job Information
Colorado Department Of Transportation Highway Maintenance Specialist - Granada (CDL Training) in Granada, Colorado
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
This position is open to residents and non residents of Colorado.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
Do you have a CDL Class A or B permit and 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 Granada, CO and will provide training to obtain your CDL.
CDL Permit required - This position requires that you currently have a valid CDL Permit and that you obtain your CDL Class A or B with no restrictions on airbrakes within 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment. This position 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 will be closed when the positions are filled. It is in your best interest to apply early.
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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-servi ce?
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.
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 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 C lorado'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, 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