CDOT Transparency Posting: TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE I - Greeley

Department InformationThis announcement is for transparency purposes only. No applications will be accepted.This Transportation Maintenance I position in Greeley, CO will be filled with a transfer.This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).Description Of JobWhat You Will DoNo 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 IncludePlowing snowOperating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.Mowing grass and weedsRemoving debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animalsRemoving debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphaltDigging ditchesInstalling and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lightingFilling potholes and roadway cracksSetting out signs and cones for traffic controlRemoving and covering graffitiInstalling pavement markings/stripingStopping or slowing traffic in emergency situationsMaintaining equipment and performing minor repairsFollowing safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipmentWhat Impact You Will HaveYour 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 ProvidesPersonal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and toolsFull payment for your CDL physical, after your first year with CDOTPartial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal, after your first year with CDOTCPR and first-aid trainingVariety of career training opportunities40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) during the summer months, typically May through SeptemberOpportunities to learn new equipmentOpportunities for advancementYour Work EnvironmentExposure to loud noiseExposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skinRequired to use appropriate personal protective equipmentRequired to work with chemicals and cleaning productsSome equipment requires the use of respiratorsWork near traffic, sometimes high-speed trafficUse ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10’–20’Required to drive CDOT vehiclesFrequently respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and may work overtime including weekends and holidaysMust 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 timeMinimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMust have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.Conditions of EmploymentMust possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado.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 workEssential 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. Supplemental InformationApplications are not being accepted. This posting is only for transparency purposes.JP (SAP#65954, SAP POS#50002074) E. McCall