Highway Maintenance Specialist - Kremmling & CDL

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. If you have a Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands‑on repair and improvements, then consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist at CDOT in Kremmling, CO.

Total annual compensation for this position is $65,400 ($53,400 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). The position also offers an additional $1,000/month housing stipend, an annualized hourly rate of $25.68, and an overtime rate of $38.50/hour.

About CDOT
: CDOT employees help keep the traveling public safe while supporting Colorado’s mobility. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and health‑savings plans. Benefits include PERA retirement, 401(k) options, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Perks such as the Colorado Employee Assistance Program, wellness resources, credit‑union membership, and employee discounts are also provided.

No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs, 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, as each maintenance patrol location has at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple specialists.

• Plow snow
• Operate heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.
• Mow grass and weeds
• Remove debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animals
• Remove debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.
• Shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Dig ditches
• Install and repair guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• Fill potholes and roadway cracks
• Set out signs and cones for traffic control
• Remove and cover graffiti
• Install pavement markings/striping
• Stop or slow traffic in emergency situations
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
• Follow safety guidance and wear proper safety equipment

Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. It positively impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and supports the state’s economy.

• 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
• Various career training opportunities
• 40‑hour work weeks, with opportunities for overtime during weather emergencies
• 4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during the summer months, typically May through September
• Opportunities to learn new equipment
• Opportunities for advancement

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, 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

Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.

• Strong commitment to working safely
• Desire to learn
• Wants to work outdoors
• Loves 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…