Structural Trades II, Craig

State of ColoradoDenver, CO
Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an experienced trades worker in the Maintenance work unit of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), specifically for R3, Section 6 buildings. The role involves performing building maintenance, repair, replacement, preservation, and remodeling. Duties include installing and repairing doors, windows, locks, walls, ceilings, gutters, carpet, tile, concrete, lighting, and plumbing and electrical fixtures. The position also involves building shelves, moving and repairing furniture, snow removal, and related trades. The worker will use power hand tools and various equipment for building construction and snow removal. The Maintenance work unit's purpose is to maintain the CDOT highway system and facilities to their near-original condition, ensuring a safe roadway for the traveling public.

Requirements

  • Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the structural trades (carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting or masonry).
  • OR A combination of related education and experience equal to four (4) years, including formalized apprenticeship program or higher-level coursework from an accredited, non-correspondence, vocation or trades school in structural trades (carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting or masonry).
  • Must obtain your CDL Permit within 30 days of hire and your Commercial Driver’s License Class A within 120 days of hire, with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado.
  • If you have a non-Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire.
  • If you currently live outside of Colorado and relocate to reside in Colorado, you must transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
  • Must be able to obtain your Certified Operator weed spray license with the Right of Way category within 12 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.
  • May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
  • Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
  • Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency.
  • 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 work.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the skilled labor crafts of carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, construction, painting, and masonry.
  • Experience effectively using several types of hand and power tools.
  • Experience operating gators, bobcats, and forklifts.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the best practices for fire, safety, and ADA rules and regulations.
  • Experience reading, understanding and applying information from equipment manuals.
  • Ability to evaluate maintenance/repair requirements and estimate costs.
  • Excellent reasoning, troubleshooting, and problem solving ability.
  • Strong commitment to safety.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective oral communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to work with employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Self-starter and motivated to accomplish tasks.
  • Strong positive and can do attitude.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
  • Openness to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
  • Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Google Documents, Gmail, SAP, and ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform building maintenance repair, replace, preservation, remodel and/or install exhaust fans, doors, windows, roofs, locks, heaters, walls, ceilings, gutters, garage doors and openers, carpet, tile, concrete, lighting, plumbing and electrical fixtures.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and make repairs to all swamp coolers, heat and air conditioning units and fuel pumps by adjusting and changing belts, seals, gaskets, lubricating motors, cleaning and repairing water and fuel lines, changing filters, replacing motors, fans, bearings, repair and remodel duct work.
  • Perform bridge deck repair, including crack and joint sealing, roto-milling of both flexible and rigid bridge decks.
  • Perform bridge superstructure maintenance and repair, including painting, bridge curb repair, wheel guard repair, and rail repair.
  • Perform section wide right of way weed spraying.
  • Perform section wide culvert cleaning with a Vac Truck.
  • Perform section wide right of way mowing.
  • Clean debris from building roofs, drains, and walkways.
  • Maintain, replace, and install signs, delineators, fence, guard rail, cable rail, concrete rail, attenuators, etc.
  • Set up traffic control zones.
  • Provide support for area Maintenance Patrols during snow removal and de-icing operations.
  • Operate and maintain equipment to effectively support the skilled labor during maintenance activities.
  • Maintain a state of operational readiness.
  • Utilize technology to monitor weather conditions to be able to report to work in a timely manner and in emergency situations.
  • Perform and assist in the daily planning and scheduling of activities in assigned work area, including temporary assignments throughout the state.
  • Ensure interactions with internal and external customers are professional.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally.
  • Exhibit acceptance of diversity in providing effective customer service to diverse groups of internal and external customers.
  • Work with the priority of safety over production for self, co-workers, and the traveling public at all times.
  • Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
  • Attend safety training and participate in tailgate safety talks and safety engagements.
  • Continuously learn and develop job knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and training courses.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

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