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Highway Maintenance Specialist - Grand Junction/ I-70 Corridor (CDL Required)
State of ColoradoGrand Junction, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026
💰 $54,000/yr($53,940/yr – $54,000/yr)
About the role
Posting number: HAA-50001562-08/26
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: CDOT Region 3
Job classification: Transportation Maintenance I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Transportation, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Drivers
Summary
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Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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This position will spend up to six months out of the year working in the Joint Operation Area along the I-70 mountain corridor. This position will work on the corridor from October through April depending on weather conditions. While working on the corridor, the rotating two-week work schedule will consist of working 12-hour shifts for 6 days, 4-hour shifts for two days (for travel to/from the corridor), and 6 days off. When working at the Joint Operation Area, this position will receive per diem, and CDOT will arrange for employees to stay in a hotel. The remainder of the year, the position will be located in Grand Junction, CO.
Total annual compensation for this position is $53,940 ($53,940 base pay).
Base pay for this position is $2,074.62/biweekly ($53,940 - 54,000/annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. The annualized hourly rate for this position is $25.93/hour, with an overtime rate of $38.90/hour.
About CDOT
CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for
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