Company Overview

Colorado Barricade is a leading provider of traffic safety services and equipment for the road repair, construction, and maintenance industry in the State of Colorado. Colorado Barricade’s core services include traffic control planning and services, pavement marking, permanent sign and related merchandise and equipment rental and sales. Customers include highway construction companies, Departments of Transportation, municipalities, and utilities.

Company Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive pay, matching 401(k), excellent Health, Dental, and Vision benefits, FSA and Dependent Care, Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance & Supplemental Accident Insurance PTO, Holiday Pay, and much more.

Colorado Barricade’s Purpose

To be builders of Safety, Community, and Opportunity

Mission

To be the leading safety company in America

Values:

We Are One

We Take Pride in the Win

We Figure it out for our Customers

We Keep our Ego in Check

Position Overview

The is a DOT-related position and will be subject to the FMCSA regulations. The primary duty of the Driver is to drive/transport equipment to customer locations. Loading and unloading materials from trucks, performing installation and service work as required. Complete all internal paperwork.

Required Values

• Courage: Does what is right for internal and external partners, even when it is uncomfortable to do so.
• Safety: Dedicated to the health and safety of employees, customers, and the community.
• Relationships: Committed to a team-first approach, being honest, proven ability to check your ego and embrace humility.
• Thrives in a culture of respect and dignity.
• Growth: Dedicated to developing themselves, their teammates, and our partners in the industry.

Key Roles and Responsibilities 

• Ability to drive a CDL vehicle
• Hauling material to and from job sites.
• Loading and unloading(setting) of concrete barrier from the truck with forklift/telehandler.
• Assist with setting up and taking down standard traffic control work zones.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Company and particularly the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Efficiently communicate with all levels of people - employees, customers, accident information, maintenance service schedules, etc.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a professional and respectful atmosphere and ensure that the service encounter with the customer is an exceptional experience.
• Keep company vehicles clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns or vehicle problems
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late, when necessary, with little or no notice. Able to work mid and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Work hours can be dependent on weather.
• Learn/Responsible for safe lifting, loading, and unloading of equipment to and from trucks.
• Arrive to work site on time wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), e.g., hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, earplugs as required, and a respirator when applicable.
• Lift, carry, and stack materials and traffic signs.
• Clean, sweep and organize yard, shops, and inventory supplies and equipment.
• Wash and clean equipment and traffic control devices.
• Maintain accurate and timely Pre-Trip and Post Trip Inspection paperwork.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read maps and knowledge of local streets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building relationships with team members inside and out of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated; capable of taking initiative, successfully handling, and prioritizing multiple competing assignments, and effectively managing deadlines.
• A passion for working in a high-growth business to the pace and expectations of the culture.
• A passion for success, a positive and friendly attitude, and a consistent work ethic are all a must.
• A strong knowledge of the traffic control/construction industry is a major plus.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions / varying temperatures, e.g., exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, and/or windy conditions.
• General Lift/Carry Expectations: Must be able to up to 70 lbs. regularly. Constant lifting/carrying of material used to complete the job.
• Standing: Constant standing throughout the shift. Position may require standing for periods greater than two hours at a time, for a total of greater than eight hours.
• Walking: Constant walking throughout shift to complete worksite project.
• Sitting: Occasional sitting for brief periods in vehicles when moving from one location to another.
• Reaching: Constant reaching to load and unload material and equipment. Included constant overhead reaching.
• Stooping/Bending/Kneeling: Constant stooping/bending/kneeling when putting down and picking up material and equipment.
• Twisting: Frequent twisting of the body from side to side.
• Grasping: Constant grasping handles, brooms, shovels, roller knaps.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent pushing and pulling of various work equipment

Work Settings/Description of Environmental Hazards Encountered

• Highways, city, and county roads. Working around moving vehicles on roadways and around moving heavy equipment at road construction sites.

Travel

• Daily travel to and from the worksite, some overnight travel may be necessary.

Requirements

• Valid CDL and clean MVR **Must maintain a valid CDL during entire employment**.
• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Hold/obtain DOT medical card.

Colorado Barricade Co. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all future and current employees.

Applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.