Job Description

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It's in your best interest to apply early.

Anticipated start date for this role is July 13th, 2026

This is a paid temporary position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire. In addition to being a fantastic place to work, CDOT offers all temporary employees paid sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours.

This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

CDOT offers

$19.29

/hour for the Temporary General Labor I. The majority of CDOT’s temporary positions work 40 hours per week with the opportunity for overtime.

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 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 package for permanent positions!

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.

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Description Of Job

About the Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking for a candidate to work at our Aurora facilities. This position will perform a variety of general maintenance activities and cleaning to maintain the facilities.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as shields, helmets, gloves, earplugs, masks, eye protection, leathers, etc.
• Keep work area clean and all equipment and materials safely organized.
• Attend safety meetings, hazardous materials meetings and other job required training.
• Learn and develop job knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and training courses.
• Keep up with changes in job-related equipment, tools, materials, processes, procedures, and technology and maintain effective level of technical knowledge.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, standards, statutes, regulations, and other reference materials such as the Safety Manual and CDOT’s Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Your Winter schedule will primarily be 6:00 am – 2:30 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Your Summer Schedule will primarily be 6:00 am - 4:30 pm work hours, Monday - Thursday
• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc., that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs
• Occasionally exert up to 100 lbs of force to move objects
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment, which CDOT provides
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals: propane, cleaning solvents, join filler materials, paint, cement, solvents, graffiti remover, slurry aggregate asphalt, oil, diesel fuel, anti-freeze, window cleaners, batteries, cleaning agents, waxes, gasoline, etc.
• Required to use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10 - 20' to clean light panels inside and outside windows.
• Required to use small power and hand tools
• Pavements
• Stripping
• Sign Installation
• Minor equipment repairs
• Required to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) and variable weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• No previous education or experience is required.
• Previous custodial, grounds keeping, and customer service experience, as well as mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn is highly desirable.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• Required to perform shift and on-call work
• Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora, while veteran CDOT employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora.

Preferred Qualifications

Theexceptional applicantwill possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
• Experience using truck mounted plow, front end loader or a tractor with plow attached.
• Experience with small equipment maintenance and repair.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to work with the general public, city or county officials, utility companies, and contractors.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent reasoning and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent customer service and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Passion for safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Experience using a computer for everyday work tasks, work orders, timesheets, and email; comfortable with Gmail, Google Suite, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

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.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. 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.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be 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 " ***email_hidden*** " 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 submitted an application 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 website.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist 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 as 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 “Accurate.” Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at . Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618. 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 includes social 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 ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) 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.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or 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.gov under Rules.

ADAAA Accommodations

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 as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or 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 Brenda Yang at Brenda.Yang@state.co.us .

Former State Employees

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.

BY (Temp General Labor I R1S1 Aurora)

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Summer work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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