Highway Maintenance Specialist - Poudre Canyon / Fort Collins
Company: State of Colorado
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Highway Maintenance Specialist - Poudre Canyon / Fort
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Highway Maintenance Specialist - Poudre Canyon / Fort Collins
Salary
$50,820.00 - $51,000.00 Annually
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA-50001929-03/24
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
CDOT Region 4
Opening Date
03/12/2024
Closing Date
4/26/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
602 Linden St., Fort Collins, CO 80524
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Brenda Yang Brenda.Yang@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of
the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the
residency requirements. Applications will be considered from
residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the
Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including
any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely
application may result in the rejection of your application.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials
are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the
closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Applications will be considered for residents and non-residents of
Colorado.
This announcement is posted until the position is filled.
Applications will be considered as they are received. It is 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).
If you have a Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and
are passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and
improvements, then consider turning your passions into a career as
a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway
Maintenance Specialist for Poudre Canyon , based out ofFort
Collins, CO.
Total annual compensation for this position is $50,820 ($50,820
base pay).
Base pay for this position is$1,955/biweekly ($50,820/annually).
There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. The annualized hourly
rate for this position is$24.44/hour, with an overtime rate of
$36.66/hour.
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
(https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) 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
(https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-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
https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to
fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6
months.
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. Yourmainjob 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
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
Minimum Qualifications
Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy
equipment operation experience.
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
Conditions of Employment
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. If you
currently live outside of Colorado and relocate to reside in
Colorado, you must transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days of
relocation.
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.
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. 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 sent 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
"info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to
ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your
junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit
your application you should receive an email that confirms that you
successfully applied for this position. If you do not, try
submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure
to also check your junk folder for email communications from the
State of Colorado's job opportunities website.
The Hiring Process
All applications that are received by the closing of this
announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in
this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications
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.
Part or all of the comparative analysis for this position may be a
structured application review, which involves a review of the
information you submit in your application materials by Subject
Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your
qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as
they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and
Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to
include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline
for application may result in your application not being accepted
for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified
candidate in any step of the selection process, including placement
on the eligible list.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an
interview with the hiring manager.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the final stage of the hiring process, the
Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report
and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection
with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under
the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any
time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the
employment screening, an applicant will be requested to disclose
any deferred judgments and convictions as well an explanation of
the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event
that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is
not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the
information with "Info Cubic".
Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for
CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of
Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at
www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is
located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.
The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's
character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode
of living. The information that may be included in the report
includessocial security number trace, criminal records check,
public court records checks, educational records, and driving
records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as
they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying.
The information contained in the report will be obtained from
private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the
right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after
receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope
of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from
consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the
State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel
Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official
appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must
be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed
or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt
of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more
information about the appeals process, the official appeal form,
and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to
spb.colorado.govor refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR)
801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's
Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8,Resolution of Appeals and
Disputes, at spb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and
inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all
identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of
Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building
inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect
our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all
aspects of the employment process, we provide employment
opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to
pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status,
genetic information, or military status (with preference given to
military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance
with applicable law.
Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited
because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation,
religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation,
veteran's status, marital status, gender identity or any other
protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination
Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.
ADAAA Accommodation
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified
individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist
individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation
requests related to employment, including completing the
application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment
testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to
perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation
does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and
require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive
experience applying or interviewing for this position, please
direct your inquiries to Angelita Sims at
angelita.sims@state.co.us
Former State Employees
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a
transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this
vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the
directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the
selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are
the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human
Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a
transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement
applicant.
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation
System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who
were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination,
must disclose this information on his/her application.
AS (SAP #50001929, PCR #55937)
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of
benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance,
as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the
following link for detailed information:
www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different;
therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official
job announcement which includes contact information and class
title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print"
icon.
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As required in the announcement, I confirm that I possess a current
CDL A or B with no restrictions on air-brakes that allows operation
within the State of Colorado, and a current DOT Medical Card. I
understand that this information will be verified during the
selection process and/or during the background check process. I
also understand that if I am selected, I must have a Colorado CDL A
or B before starting in this position or within 30 days of
relocating to Colorado.
Yes
No
02
Please indicate any restrictions you have on your CDL. Please check
all that may apply.
K Restriction
L Restriction
E Restriction
M Restriction
N Restriction
O Restriction
X Restriction
Z Restriction
No Restrictions
03
Please indicate any endorsements you have on your CDL. Please check
all that may apply.
T Endorsement
N Endorsement
P Endorsement
H Endorsement
X Endorsement
No Endorsements
04
I confirm that I am willing to report to work during emergencies,
including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. I confirm that
I am willing to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time,
under normal weather conditions, of where the work station and/or
equipment is located. (This is necessary in order to report in a
timely manner after being notified to report for emergency work.
Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered
to be notification to report to work station.)
Yes
No
05
Please confirm that you understand that Highway Maintenance
Specialist is a physically demanding job and that you will be
expected to work in all weather conditions and in close proximity
to high-speed traffic.
Yes
No
06
Please indicate the types of equipment you have used. Select all
that apply.
Asphalt Paver
Asphalt Plant
Backhoe Loader/Backhoe
Boom Truck/Crane/Cherry Picker/Telescopic Handlers)
Buses (15 passengers or more)
Compactors (Roller/Pile Driver/ etc.)
Forklift
Oil Drilling Equipment
Reclaimer/Soil Stabilizer
Straight Trucks (18 Wheelers)
Bulldozer or Excavator/Dredger/Roadheader
Heavy Farm Equip (Harvester/Tractor/Baler/etc.)
Cold Planer/Scraper/Grader/Paver
Mining Equipment (Boring Mach/Trencher/Dredger/Dump)
Heavy Mixer (Concrete, etc.)
Dump Truck (Side/End/Belly Dumping)
Other Heavy Equipment (please explain in Question 11)
I do not have any Heavy Equipment operation experience
07
Using the above equipment list, (to include those not listed),
please indicate your overall experience operating heavy
equipment.
0 to 5 Months
6 Months to 11 Months
12 Months to 17 Months
18 Months to 23 Months
2+ Years
08
If you have Military Experience, please indicate the types of
equipment and tasks you have completed. Please select all that
apply.
Does not apply
Field Problems/Exercises; Deployments
Tracked Vehicle (to include half-tracks)
2 1/2 ton (Deuce and a Half)
Earth Moving Equipment
Material Transport (Other than HMMWV)
09
Please indicate the areas of your physical labor experience, select
all that apply.
Aircraft Baggage Handler
Bricklayer
Carpentry
Concrete
Drywall
Electrician
Firefighter
Framer
Handyworker
Laborer
Landscaping
Package Delivery (Amazon, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
Painter
Plasterer
Plumber
Pipe or Steam Fitter
Steel Cable Worker
Steel Fixer/Erector
Stocker - Warehouse or Delivery
Welder
Trencher
Other Physical Labor Experience (please explain in Question 11)
I do not have any Physical Labor experience.
10
Using the above physical labor list, (to include those not listed),
please indicate your overall length of experience in physical
labor.
0 to 5 Months
6 to 11 Months
12 Months to 17 Months
18 Months to 23 Months
2+ Years
11
Please expand on your experience in heavy equipment operation and
physical labor if needed; this includes explaining selections above
that included "other". If you do not wish to provide further
explanation please type "N/A".
12
Do you have a total of 24 months of physical labor and/or heavy
equipment experience?
Yes
No
13
I understand that the starting base pay for this position is
$1954.62/biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
Yes
No
14
Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three
years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of
that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
15
If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified
employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID)
in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID
begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your
Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
16
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or
resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on
the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation
as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT
disqualify your application from the current position. If this does
not apply to you, please write "N/A".
17
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as
an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of
your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so
now.
Yes
No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans'
preference
N/A - I am not a veteran
18
CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal
contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal
employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We
are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7%
of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we
must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have
ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any
time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at
least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with
a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do
so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen
by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel
decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in
any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the
past. For more information about this form or the equal employment
obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of
Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at
www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you
have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that
substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a
history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: --- Autism ---
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid
arthritis, or HIV/AIDS --- Blind or low vision --- Cancer ---
Cardiovascular or heart disease --- Celiac disease --- Cerebral
palsy --- Deaf or hard of hearing --- Depression or anxiety ---
Diabetes --- Epilepsy --- Gastrointestinal disorders, for example,
Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome --- Intellectual
disability --- Missing limbs or partially missing limbs --- Nervous
system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's
disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) --- Psychiatric condition, for
example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major
depression
Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A
Disability
No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A
Disability
I Don't Wish To Answer
Required Question
Agency
State of Colorado
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