Electrical Trades II (Traffic) - Colorado Springs

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly, with 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• PERA retirement and optional 401K plans
• Generous paid time off package (annual, sick, holiday, and other leave)
• Strong career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
• Wellness programs
• Credit union membership and employee discount program
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

About the Role

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for an Electrical Trades II position, located in CDOT's Traffic Section in the Pueblo office. In this role, you will install and repair roadway lighting, building wiring, and traffic control devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level electrical work
• Install, repair, maintain, and inspect traffic control devices and systems within Region 2, including traffic signals, flashing beacons, lighting, and variable message signs
• Determine emergency troubleshooting and repair of traffic signals and traffic control devices
• Install, repair, maintain, and inspect communication systems, including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment, video monitoring and detections, fiber optics, hardwire, and radio systems
• Install, repair, maintain, and inspect electrical infrastructure, including electrical distribution services, lighting, heating equipment, and power distribution
• Inspect and repair electrical equipment in Region 2’s buildings and facilities
• Troubleshoot complex electrical problems such as voltage drop, conduit fill, motor calculations, conductor sizing, and deration, and determine proper electrical installations
• Locate and repair underground shorts and faults caused by deterioration, construction, maintenance, accidents, and forces of nature
• Determine cost-efficient and effective use of time, materials, services, and equipment
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations
• Develop and implement plans and procedures for installations; read and interpret plans; update all plan sets and drawings with recent changes to assure accurate as-built designs
• Operate equipment such as aerial devices, backhoes, loaders, trenchers, concrete saws, and other specialized equipment; use hand and power tools
• Locate underground cables and utilities for contractors and maintenance
• Plan, layout, organize, coordinate, and delegate direction and instruction on electrical maintenance, installations, and control measures to less experienced electricians
• Respond to customer complaints and reports of traffic control equipment failures and malfunctions; explain operations of traffic signals to the public, law enforcement agencies, and local government officials in layman’s terms
• Provide assistance to engineers, contractors, and outside agencies regarding current and existing traffic signal locations, operations, and design
• Assess temporary traffic control needs and utilize CDOT maintenance patrols and law enforcement agencies to implement and maintain the traffic control plan
• Ensure the safety of all CDOT personnel and the motoring public during work
• Complete all required paperwork, reports, and documents using computer software including Google, Microsoft Office, and SAP
• Attend all required personnel training, safety classes, and information training
• Other job duties as assigned

Schedule

Typical work schedule is four 10-hour days, from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. This schedule may change as required. On average, 20% of work hours are spent in an office setting and 80% in the field.

• Required to be on-call on a rotating basis
• Average work week is 40 hours, with periodic overtime due to emergencies or inclement weather
• Required to work on ladders and/or bucket trucks at heights from 10-80 feet
• Occasional in-state/overnight travel
• Frequent travel during the workday for training, meetings, and assigned work orders
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles

Work Environment

• Work around live electric, gas, water, and other utility lines
• Exposure to loud noises
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, 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 equipment, must be physically able to work at 11,000 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

Requirements

• Current, valid licensure as a journeyman electrician from the Colorado Electrical Board
• 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
• A current valid driver’s license is required; must obtain a CDL Permit within 30 days of hire and a CDL Class A or B 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
• Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the job description
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and best practices of the National Electrical Code
• Comprehensive experience in installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of fiber optic (wireless and hardwire), cable handling, termination, and splicing
• Utilizing 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
• Knowledge and understanding of ITS devices (e.g., Variable Message Signs, Closed Circuit TV, radar, and/or weather stations)
• Proven leadership and/or mentoring skills
• Excellent project management, work scheduling, and organizational skills
• 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
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with electronics (e.g., fiber optic, cellular communications, wireless networking)
• Traffic control coursework is a plus
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems