NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Highway Maintenance Lead Specialist, Traffic - Durango
Durango, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $71K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, and they are seeking a Highway Maintenance Lead Specialist responsible for leading and overseeing Traffic and Safety Signing/Striping Crews. This role involves maintaining highway striping, markings, and signage to ensure a safer traveling environment for motorists throughout the region.
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Responsibilities
Performs lead work over crews performing roadway striping, thermal plastic and stencil markings on Interstates, US and Colorado Highways and frontage roads in accordance with the MUTCD and M&S standards
Develops traffic control plans utilizing the MUTCD and provides advance warnings and traffic control throughout work zones to provide a safe work area on a daily basis for all signing/striping operations for the safety of the traveling public and CDOT personnel
Manages inventories of signs and paint products to ensure that there is an adequate supply for the assigned work season and minimal carry over at the end of the season
Performs lead work and provides guidance to crews performing installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of class I, II and III signs
Perform the daily planning and scheduling of activities in assigned worked area; develop work plans for employees on the patrol; review work progress, identify training needs, and provide feedback, on-the-job training and mentoring; provide performance appraisal input / recommendations; conduct tailgate safety talks for employees
Ensure patrol attends all required personnel training, safety classes, and informational training; perform worksite, night, and roadway inventory inspections
Lead, perform and assist in snow and ice control by snow removal, traction application, ice control, stock piling, and snow fence installation and repair
Lead, perform and assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and grounds upkeep
Complete required paperwork and reports; use SAP to enter work orders, timesheet entries, and other items on a regular basis
Trim and remove trees; remove graffiti
Use a variety of light to heavy equipment
Ensure patrol uses proper equipment and PPE
Assist other patrols as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least three (3) years of experience in road/highway maintenance
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
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 obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment
May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider
May be required to work overtime including weekends and holidays
Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services outside regular work hours 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
Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency
Required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora
Preferred
Demonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Demonstrated experience in scheduling and planning daily work activities for subordinates
Knowledge and experience with CDOT traffic operations, equipment, and related policies, rules, and regulations; working knowledge of MUTCD
Comprehensive knowledge of the Emergency Response Guidelines, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and supplement to set traffic control for road projects through different terrain, Colorado's Chain Law, Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulation, Colorado Commercial Driver's License Manual, MLOS standards, M & S Standards, and CDOT Policies and Procedures
Possess and maintain in good standing a Colorado CDL Class A or B with endorsements such as hazardous materials and tanker
Extensive experience safely and effectively operating and training others on several types of heavy equipment, such as front end loaders, tandem trucks, backhoes
Extensive experience effectively using several types of hand tools
Extensive experience performing physically demanding work assignments
Strong positive and can-do attitude
Strong commitment to safety
Strong oral and written communication
Ability to effectively communicate with CDOT staff and others, sometimes in safety situations where quick communication is essential
Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks
Ability to react safely and properly in emergency situations
Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction
Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and environments
Ability to effectively perform as a leader and mentor to employees
Strong customer service skills
Strong project management and work scheduling skills
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical, reasoning, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
Familiarity with SAP, MS Office Suite, Gmail, the knowledge and know how to use computers, and the ability to quickly learn new software
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
PERA retirement
Great optional PERA plans such as 401K
Generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave
Strong career growth
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
Wellness
Credit union membership
Employee discount program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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