
location_on1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. Our strength lies in our people, and we are committed to shaping, supporting, and sustaining an employee experience that creates a supportive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you are passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair, consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Golden, CO. No two days are exactly the same in this role; your daily activities change based on project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will work in a team environment, often alongside a lead specialist, to keep Colorado's roadways open and safe.
Your work is critical to the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors, helping our economy thrive. You will be on a rotating on-call basis and subject to call to respond to weather and other emergencies. This position offers a unique opportunity to operate heavy equipment, perform essential maintenance, and solve problems in a dynamic outdoor setting.
All applications received by the closing date will be reviewed against minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet these requirements proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. This may involve a structured review of your application materials by Subject Matter Experts against preferred qualifications.
A top group of up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. If you reach the finalist stage, an employment screening may be conducted, which can include a consumer report, criminal records check, and driving records check.
Complete applications must be submitted online using the green 'APPLY' button. You must include:
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All correspondence regarding your status will be via email; please ensure your email settings accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com".
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. We consider qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other identity.
Work model: On-site
1900, Curtis Street, Central Business District, Denver, Colorado, 80225, United States
Denver, Colorado
Strong commitment to working safely, desire to learn, preference for outdoor work, enjoyment of physically demanding tasks, pride in quality work, ability to adapt efficiently to changing conditions and priorities, effective teamwork and support for colleagues, strong communication skills especially in safety-critical situations, commitment to good customer service, problem-solving skills and initiative to improve processes, experience operating equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, and backhoes, experience using hand tools, basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment, and years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.