Highway Maintenance Apprentice - Greeley; Traffic and Safety

Department Information

New employees are paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Salary: LTC Trainee IV – $41,516.80 annually ($19.96/hr) or LTC Trainee V – $43,700.80 annually ($21.01/hr). One position will be filled at either level, depending on experience and CDL license status; however, no experience is required.

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

• CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public while keeping them safe.
• State benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, health savings, PERA retirement, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and more.
• Perks include CSEAP counseling, wellness, credit union membership, and employee discount program.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience to create a workplace where everyone, regardless of identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

No two days are exactly the same. Daily work activities change based on project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. Apprentices will learn:

• Installing pavement markings/striping
• Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment (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
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
• Removing and covering graffiti
• Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, positively impacting quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and helping our economy thrive.

• Full benefits, PERA retirement, and paid leave
• Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, tools)
• No‑cost CDL Entry Level Driver Training and testing using CDOT equipment
• CDOT pays for the required CDL medical certificate evaluation
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after the first year
• CPR and first‑aid training
• Variety of career training opportunities
• Guaranteed 40‑hour work weeks, with overtime during weather emergencies
• 4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during summer months (May–September)
• Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance in a stable, long‑term career

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Work with chemicals and cleaning products
• Some equipment requires respirators
• Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
• Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10’–20’
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles
• Work on a rotating shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Frequently respond to emergencies outside regular work hours, may work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods

No previous education or experience is required.

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
• Strong commitment to working safely
• Desire to learn and work outdoors
• Enjoys physically demanding work and takes pride in a job well done
• Adaptable to changing conditions and priorities
• Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for team members
• Communicates effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations
• Strong commitment to providing good customer service
• Enjoys solving…