Highway Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Sign Crew - Greeley

Highway Maintenance Specialist

The State of Colorado is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Greeley, CO. This position offers a competitive salary range of $53,400.00 - $54,000.00 annually. The anticipated work schedule for this position is 10-hour days, 4 days per week Monday Thursday with 3-day weekends. During the warm months, this position works out of town typically from April 15th to November 1st. When traveling overnight, CDOT pays for the hotel, and employees receive a per diem amount to pay for meals.

About CDOT : 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. 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.

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.

Description of Job : What You Will Do

• Installing pavement markings / striping
• Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• 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
• 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

What Impact You Will Have

Your work is critical to keeping Colorado's roadways open and safe. Your work also positively impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and helps our economy to thrive.

What CDOT Provides

Your Work Environment

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights :

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment