Electrical Trades II, Traffic - Alamosa

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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

About the Work Unit

This position is part of the Traffic and Safety Operations Team in Region 5, Southwest Colorado.  This team is responsible for installation, calibration, operation, repair, maintenance and updating of traffic signals and control devices, highway lighting, ramp meters, warning beacons, interconnect communications, dynamic message signs, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices, as well as electrical elements within CDOT buildings, facilities, and structures.  Work is performed 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). This team also responds to emergencies involving signalized intersections, roadway lighting, and Interchanges, ensuring safe operation of all vital equipment.

About the Position

As an Electrical Trades II, you will serve as a fully operational electrician, ensuring traffic signal equipment and other electrical/electronic equipment is functioning properly at all times. You will perform electrical duties on power-source equipment for devices that the team is responsible for maintaining and operating, including equipment over 50 volts.
 
When assigned as lead worker, you 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.  You will train and mentor other employees, including those working towards their Electrical Journeyman’s License. 

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

• Install, maintain, repair, and inspect traffic control devices and systems including, but not limited to, traffic signals, flashing beacons, and lighting;
• Determine emergency troubleshooting and repair of traffic signals and traffic control devices;
• Verify signal programming and operate the regional traffic signal system, including hardware and software;
• Serve as lead worker on projects, including scheduling, coordinating, delegating, and supervising the work crew for the job and ensuring quality, quantity, and timeliness for the completion of the job while maintaining a safe work environment;
• Operate equipment such as aerial device, backhoe, loader, trencher, concrete saw, and other specialized equipment, hand tools, and power tools;
• Respond 24/7 to emergencies involving signalized intersections, roadway lighting and interchanges, and other CDOT electrical emergencies;
• Provide insight and assistance to engineers, contractors, and outside agencies regarding existing traffic signal locations, operations, and design;
• Inspect electrical and signal installations for proper installation;
• Ensure that work is compliant with codes, rules and regulations, and standards;
• Locate underground cables and utilities for contractors and maintenance; operate utility locating equipment working around and near live electric, gas, water, and other utility lines;
• Maintain electrical circuits on CDOT properties; install, maintain, repair, replace, and renovate electrical circuits including lighting, heat, and power; add circuits and devices in accordance with code;
• Attend training and safety classes;
• Use computer software to document work performed, create a weekly priority/contingency work schedule, record fuel receipts, mileage, and purchases, etc.;
• 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.
• Required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays.