Temporary General Labor (Electrical Unit) - Colorado Springs
Temporary General Labor (Electrical Unit) - Colorado Springs
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USD 25 - 25
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Department Information
- Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.This is a paidtemporary position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire.
Hourly Pay: $25.17/hourly with an opportunity for overtime.
Typical Schedule:4-day work schedule Monday - Thursday from 6:30p to 5:00p (subject to change based on department needs).This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. Its in your best interest to apply early.
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).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) youll 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 ourcareers 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 excellentbenefits package for permanent positions!
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.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to of JobWhat You Will Do
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking for a General Labor temporary employee to assist our traffic signal and lighting road maintenance crew in our Colorado Springs location. Under supervision this position assists skilled licensed electricians with the installation repair and maintenance of Traffic Signals Electrical Systems Highway Lighting Warning Beacons Interconnect Communications Variable Message Signs ITS devices and CDOT buildings and grounds within Colorado Springs.
Major duties and responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:- Assist with the installation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure and communication systems.
- Learn to operate equipment such as aerial device backhoe loader trencher concrete saw other specialized equipment and hand and power tools.
- Learn to 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 the installation and maintenance of temporary traffic control devices.
- Use computers and other office equipment for communications and documentation such as time sheets fuel and mileage job journal materials etc.
- Follow safety guidelines and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Other job duties as assigned.
What CDOT Provides- Personal protective equipment such as uniforms boots hard hats gloves safety vest respirator and tools
- CPR and first-aid training
- Variety of career training opportunities
- 40-hour work weeks with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
- Opportunities to learn new equipment
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Environment- Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 10-80 feet.
- Occasional in-state/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 operate CDOT vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must possess and maintain a current valid drivers license.
Conditions of Employment- Must possess and maintain a current valid drivers license.
- 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Has a strong commitment to working safely
Experience with highway lighting and traffic signal maintenance.
Experience with building electrical systems.
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
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.)
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. 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 viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress 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 youremailto accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that youremailwill accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filteredemail.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 Colorados 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 applicants 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 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 atand. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane Minneapolis MN 55439.The report may contain information bearing on the applicants 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. CDOTwill 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.
ADAAAAccommodations
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 or .
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.
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