NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Temporary Highway Maintenance Specialist - Bridge Crew Patrol 96
Pueblo County, CO
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.68/hr - $26/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is hiring for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) as a Temporary Highway Maintenance Specialist. The role involves operating heavy equipment and performing various maintenance tasks to ensure the safety and functionality of Colorado's roadways, particularly during the winter season.
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Responsibilities
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc
Mowing grass and weeds
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
Qualification
Required
Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado
If you have a non-Colorado Commercial Driver's License, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire. Applicants relocating to Colorado must transfer their CDL within 30 days
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
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
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
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
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
Benefits
Paid sick leave
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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