Electrical Trades I - Metro Denver

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Are you looking to build your skills as an electrician? Are you interested in keeping the traveling public safe? This Electrical Trades I position can give you the start to a rewarding career. 

Base pay for this position is typically between $1918-$2109/biweekly ($49,868-$54,834/annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $1000/month housing stipend, resulting in total pay of $61,868-$66,834/annually. The minimum annualized hourly rate for this position is $23.97/hour (corresponding to $1918/biweekly).

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 will 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. 

About the Work Unit

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking for an Apprentice Electrician in our Aurora 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 CDOT Region 1 (Metro Denver).  

Your duties and responsibilities will 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 first-aid training

• Variety of career training opportunities

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

• 4-day 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 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 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.

• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Experience Only:

• At least two years of progressively responsible electrical experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction, in any combination of the following areas:

  • Process control

  • Programmable logic controllers

  • Traffic signals and traffic signal components

  • Troubleshooting
    
    

OR

Experience & Education:

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

  • Post high-school 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, part-time work will be prorated.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

• 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 Driver’s 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 on-call 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

The exceptional applicant will possess 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 CDOT's 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 relationship-building skills.

• Strong commitment to safety.

• Positive and can-do attitude.

• Self-starter and motivated to accomplish tasks.

• Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving 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.

Applicant Checklist 

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:

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 "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" 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: 

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 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. 

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

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 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 at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 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 spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; 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 spb.colorado.gov 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 Amanda.Parkhurst-Strout@state.co.us or call 303-757-9685.

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.

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

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

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