ELECTRICAL TRADES II - Denver, United States - State of Colorado

Description

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This location is also eligible for an additional $2000/month housing stipend

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

This position is covered/non-covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

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

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, socio-economic 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

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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Description of Job

About the Unit

The Electrical Trades II - Traffic Signal Electrician works on the Traffic Signals Electrical Crew of the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 3.

The unit performs a combination of electronic/electrical work in the installation, calibration, operation, repair, maintenance and updating of traffic signals and control devices, highway lighting, ramp meters, warning beacons, interconnect communications devices within the Region in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Manual Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), local city, county, state and federal regulations and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

The unit Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs electrical elements within CDOT buildings, facilities, and structures in the Region in accordance with all local city, county, state and federal regulations and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

This work unit responds to emergencies involving signalized intersections, roadway lighting, and Interchanges, provides customer service, responds to citizen concerns, and ensures safe operation of all vital equipment.

About the Position

The Electrical Trades II, Traffic Signal Electrician is a fully operational electrician that works with, and under the direction of the Electrical Trade III.

This position performs the necessary duties and tasks to ensure the Region traffic signal equipment and other electrical/electronic equipment is functioning properly at all times.

The position performs electrical duties on power-source equipment for devices that the unit is responsible for maintaining and operating.

The Electrical Trades II position is responsible for working on equipment over 50 volts, which other CDOT positions are unable to maintain or repair.

When assigned as lead worker, the position will schedule, coordinate, delegate, and supervise the work crew to perform the assigned work, ensuring quality, quantity, and timeliness for the completion of the job while maintaining a safe work environment.

This position is responsible for directing the Electrical Trades I on assigned projects. This position trains and mentors employees so they can attain their Electrical Journeyman's License.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs Journeyman Electrician level tasks and layout related to new construction, re-construction, repair and scheduled maintenance of traffic control equipment. This includes setting poles, mast arms, installing overhead span wire, underground conduit, pull boxes, installation and termination of associated electrical and control wiring, etc.
• Performs Journeyman Electrician level tasks and layout related to installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, circuits, and equipment, including electrical power and service for traffic signals, ramp metering, traffic control devices, and arterial ITS devices.
• Performs installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of electrical infrastructure, such as electrical distribution services, light, heat, equipment and power distribution systems in CDOT owned buildings and other structures within the Region.
• Adds circuits and devices when necessary, in accordance with the NEC.
• Installs and maintains lighting systems in tunnels, snow sheds and on the roadway.
• Installs and maintains ITS including radar signs, VMS and black out signs, and ITS cameras.
• Performs electrical calculations such as voltage drop, conduit fill, conductor sizing and deration using the NEC and applicable NFPA documents.
• Installs, calibrates, and tests new traffic control equipment and systems; initiates new control box set up and five-day operational tests.
• Calibrates, tests, repairs, and maintains traffic signal equipment in a safe and proper operating condition using various types of testing equipment such as volt-ohm meter, megger, oscilloscope, locator, d/c power supply and time domain reflectometer as well as preventive procedures and computer software.
• Verifies controller program data with laptop and uses computer software to configure, verify, or update devices or systems.
• Performs annual preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on traffic signal control cabinets by annual deadline.
• Provides insight and assistance to engineers, contractors, and outside agencies regarding current and existing traffic signal locations, operations, and design.
• Updates electrical as-built plans as applicable.
• Inspects electrical and signal installation for proper installation in accordance with the NEC and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code books, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), M&S standards and specifications for proper and efficient installations.
• Helps train other Electrical Trades positions in the unit by providing oversight and instruction as assigned.
• As assigned, performs lead work in electrical installations, maintenance, and inspection of electrical and traffic control devices, through knowledge of the NEC, NFPA, MUTCD, M&S standards and Specifications.
• Responds to reported emergency service calls involving traffic control equipment, roadway lighting, pump stations, facilities, buildings, and structures. This includes, but is not limited to, control box and/or pole knock downs, trouble shooting and resolving timing complaints, malfunctions and detection problems.
• Reports in a timely manner to observe, troubleshoot, assess the reported problems, affect repairs, and request back up when needed in order to keep motoring public safe.
• Operates aerial device, backhoe, loader, trencher, concrete saw, other specialized equipment, hand, and power tools.
• Prepares, verifies, and routes electronic and written documents as necessary using computer.
• Processes ordering, shipping, receiving and returning of materials, electronic equipment and materials by assigned deadlines.
• Performs Journeyman Electrician level work in the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and inspection of communication systems, including but not limited to systems and equipment for: Intelligent Transportation Systems, video monitoring and detection, fiber optics, dial up, hardwire, and wireless systems.
• Performs tasks related to the identifying, locating, and marking of underground utilities operated and maintained by CDOT.
• Operates utility locating equipment and works around and near live electric, gas, water, and other utility lines.
• Responds to emergency locate requests.
• Operates, cleans, and performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as aerial device, trucks, backhoe, loader, trencher, concrete saw, power tools, hand tools, test equipment, boring tools, potholers, air compressors, generators, trailers, and other specialized equipment per manufacturer's and CDOT's standards.
• Completes pre and post trips on assigned equipment and completes all associated documentation.
• Installs, calibrates and repairs electrical/electronic apparatus that are 50 volts or higher, such as: generator power plants, UPS equipment, motor control equipment, variable frequency drives, printed circuit boards, solid state devices, instruments, pumps, programmable controllers, welders, and electric cranes.
• Identifies what resources, people, equipment, materials, and other parts are needed to complete a job.
• Obtains costs and orders material for traffic signal parts, electrical equipment parts, and building electrical material.
• Plans, schedules, lays out, and sets up work zones for safety, and to assure all safety equipment is used for the safety of the individual, other workers and the traveling public.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Typical work schedule is 4-10 hour days, Monday - Thursday.
• On average 20 % of the work hours are spent in an office setting and 80 % in the field.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours.
• Required to work on a rotating twenty-four hour on call emergency service.
• Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 10-80 feet.
• Frequent travel during workday to provide installations and repairs as well as for training and meetings.
• Occasional in-state/overnight travel, approximately 4 times per year for meetings and trainings.
• 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 and other electronic devices to accomplish everyday work duties
• Due to locations of some of the equipment, must be physically able to work at 11,000 feet altitude
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid licensure as a journeyman electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board.
• A current, valid Master Electrician license from the Colorado Electrical Board will substitute for the Journeyman Electrician license.

Conditions of Employment

• Must obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A with no restrictions on airbrakes within 9 months of hire.
• 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.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
• On-call work (rotating basis as well as subject to call)
• Shift work
• Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered to be notification to report to assigned workstation.
• New employees are required to take two weeks of maintenance training, while veteran CDOT employees are required to take one week of training each year. This training is completed via computer or in our Aurora location.
• 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

The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Electrician with 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;
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of the National Electrical Code;
• Experience utilizing and applying information from the National Electric Code, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) construction standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 and CDOT's Standards and Specifications book;
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment;
• Traffic signal experience and experience in electrical control circuit maintenance;
• Understanding of and experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems, video monitoring and detection, fiber optics, dial up, hardwire, and wireless systems;
• Proven leadership and/or mentoring skills;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Strong planning, time, project management, scheduling and organizational skills;
• Adaptability;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong positive and can do attitude;
• Strong commitment to safety;
• Self-starter and motivated to accomplish tasks;
• Experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving ability;
• Traffic control coursework is a plus;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) Gmail, 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.

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:
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 "" and "" 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.


The Hiring Process:

• 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.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Part of, or all of, the comparative 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.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary 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, non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.

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 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, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at

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 ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed 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 ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; 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 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, veteran's status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA).

This applies to all employment decisions.

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 Priya Kumar at

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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