Electrical Trades I - Metro Denver

CDOT for All

CDOTs 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.

Your duties and responsibilitieswill include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with and perform installations maintenance repair and inspection of electrical infrastructure including but not limited to electrical distribution services roadway and facility lighting equipment and power distribution and inspection of electrical equipment.

• Operate equipment such as aerial device backhoe loader trencher concrete saw other specialized equipment and hand and power tools.

• Locate underground cables and utilities for contractors and maintenance; operate utility locating equipment and work around and near live electric gas water and other utility lines.

• Assist with and install maintain and inspect Traffic Control Devices and systems within Region 1 which include but are not limited to traffic signals flashing beacons lighting variable message signs ITS devices and interconnect systems.

• Assist with and install and maintain temporary traffic control devices in work areas according to current policies and standards.

• Assist with and install maintain and inspect communication systems including but not limited to systems and equipment for intelligent transportation systems video monitoring and detection fiber optics hardwire and radio systems.

• Use computers and other office equipment for communications and documentation such as time sheets fuel and mileage job journal materials etc.

• Responds 24/7 to emergencies involving signalized intersections roadway lighting and interchanges and other CDOT electrical emergencies.

• Follow safety guidelines and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Personal protective equipment such as uniforms boots hard hats gloves safety vest respirator and tools

• CDL training

• Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year with CDOT

• CPR and firstaid training

• Variety of career training opportunities

• 40hour work weeks with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies

• 4day work schedule Monday Thursday or Tuesday Friday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• Opportunities to learn new equipment

• Opportunities for advancement

  
  

Work Environment:

• Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 1080 feet.

• Occasional instate/overnight travel.

• Frequent travel during work day for training meetings and assigned work orders.

• Required to drive CDOT vehicles.

• Work around live electric gas water and other utility lines.

• Exposure to loud noises.

• Exposure to fumes odors gases dusts etc. that may affect breathing eyes and skin.

• Exposure to High Voltage (anything over 600 V) and electrical shock.

• Required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time hot and cold.

• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties.

• Due to locations of some of the equipment must be physically able to work at 11000 feet altitude.

• Must be able to read understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.

• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Experience & Education:

• A combination of relevant education apprenticeship program or relevant experience equal to at least two years.

  • Post highschool education in electrical coursework such as circuitry safety practices and basic electrical information will be considered.

  • Completion of a satisfactory completion of a formalized electrician apprenticeship program will be considered. A transcript will need to be submitted to verify the education.

  • Progressively responsible electrical experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction in any combination of the following areas will be considered:

    • Process control

    • Programmable logic controllers

    • Traffic signals and traffic signal components

    • Troubleshooting
      
      

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 parttime work will be prorated.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a preemployment 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.

• 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 obtain a valid Colorado Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes within 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e. drug test) and DOT physical through our medical provider.(For positions that require a CDL)

• Required to perform shift work and be on an oncall rotation.

• 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 applicantwillpossess 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.

• Registration as an apprentice electrician with the State of Colorado.

• Knowledge of the theories principles and best practices of the National Electrical Code.

• Knowledge and experience in installing repairing replacing and troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.

• Familiarity with fiber optic (wireless and hardwire) cabling handling termination and splicing.

• Familiarity with electronics (e.g. fiber optic cellular communications wireless networking).

• Experience with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) construction standards National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 and CDOTs Standards and Specifications book. Traffic coursework is a plus.

• Effective project management work scheduling and organizational skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.

• Strong commitment to safety.

• Positive and cando attitude.

• Selfstarter and motivated to accomplish tasks.

• Excellent reasoning analytical troubleshooting and problemsolving ability.

• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.

• Work effectively in both independent and team situations.

• Fluency with Google applications and Gmail SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)

2. 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.

3. If you are using education/apprenticeship to qualify a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

4. 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. 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.

Notifications:

The Hiring Process:

1. 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.

2. 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 thecomparative 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 and placement on the eligible list.

1. A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer NonDisciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer nondisciplinary 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 nondisciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

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 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 departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under 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 veterans status marital status gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado AntiDiscrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

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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.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

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