Highway Maintenance Trainee V

Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It's in your best interest to apply early. This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins). New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. Are you interested in learning how to maintain Colorado's highways? Are you passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and improvements, then consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Trainee with CDOT. Are you interested in obtaining a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B? If yes, we have an entry level vacancy for our Highway Maintenance Trainee position where you will learn about CDOT's maintenance operations while being trained to obtain your CDL. The starting salary for this position is $1600.00/biweekly (equivalent to $41,600.00 annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $500.00/month housing stipend . The intent of this trainee position is to help you get your CDL and the two years of equipment operation/physical labor experience required for our Highway Maintenance Specialist position. About CDOT Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future. Also, check out our excellent benefits package. 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. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions. Description of Job What You Will Do 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 in a team environment, as each maintenance patrol location has at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highway maintenance specialists. Your main job activities include: 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 safe. 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 Training and testing for your CDL 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, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Conditions of Employment: Must possess a current, valid regular driver's license. Candidates selected for this position will be required to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Permit within three (3) months of hire and to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes within six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment. Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section. May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider. On-call work (rotating basis as well as subject to call) Shift work Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare. May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered to be notification to report to workstation. New employees are required to take two weeks of maintenance training, while veteran CDOT employees are required to take one week of training each year. This training is completed via computer. May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment. Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays. Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency. Preferred Qualifications Has a strong commitment to working safely Has a desire to learn Wants to work outdoors Likes 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 situations Has a strong commitment to providing good customer service Likes to solve problems and figure out better ways to do things Has experience operating equipment, such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc. Has experience using hand tools Has basic computer skills and can learn new software/equipment Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position Supplemental Information Applicant Checklist Complete Applications must include the following documents: A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.). If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . click apply for full job details