Highway Maintenance Apprentice - land Pass

Highway Maintenance Apprentice - Loveland Pass ($2000/mo housing) in Clear Creek County, CO |  page has loaded.

State of Colorado

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Location

Clear Creek County, CO

Full Time

Job Number

HAA-/26

Department of Transportation

Division

CDOT Region 1

02/17/2026

Closing Date

3/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

28214 US-6, Dillon, CO 80435, USA

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at  Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Salary: LTC Trainee IV - $41,516.80 a nnually which equates to $19.96/hr
Salary: LTC Trainee V - $43,700.80 annually which equates to $21.01/hr

This position is also eligible for a $2000 Monthly Housing Stipend!!

One position will be filled at either the LTC Trainee IV or V level, depending on experience and CDL license status. However, no experience is required.

Would YOU like to earn your CDL at no cost to you?
Are you passionate about safety, travel, hands-on repair, and improvements?
Do you enjoy working outside?
Do you want to learn how to operate heavy equipment?
Are you interested in learning how to maintain Colorado's highways?
If you answered YES to any of these questions - consider applying to be a Highway Maintenance Apprentice at Loveland Pass
! (no experience required)

CDOT's Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship Program offers two years of paid mentorship, classroom and hands-on training to prepare you for a meaningful career in public safety. Full benefits are provided.

Apprentices will earn their Commercial Driver's License and the requirements to qualify for a Highway Maintenance Specialist position at one of our many locations across Colorado. Candidates may be eligible for a pay increase upon successful completion of one year of the apprenticeship and CDL licensure (if hired at LTC Trainee IV). At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates are encouraged to apply for our fully-operational Highway Maintenance Specialist positions with another increase in pay upon promotion and opening up additional opportunities for advancement in both our leadership and technical tracks as their career progresses.

This is a term limited position and employment cannot be guaranteed beyond two years, although at the end of the two year term, apprentices are encouraged to apply for permanent employment as a fully operational Highway Maintenance Specialist. If upon hire, a candidate has prior experience or a CDL, they may be able to complete the program before two years. If selected as an apprentice, you will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

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 closely with your…