Department Information
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. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Granby , CO. Total annual compensation for this position is $65,940 ($53,940 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay for this position is $2,074.62/biweekly ($53,940 - 54,000/annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $1000/month housing stipend. The annualized hourly rate for this position is $25.93/hour, with an overtime rate of $38.90/hour. 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.

What You Will Do

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 Colorado’s roadways open and secure.



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

Variety of career training opportunities

40-hour work weeks, with opportunity 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

Your Work Environment

Exposure to loud noise

Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, 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 be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights. Must have at least two (2) years

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