Job Description
JOB This announcement is open to applications from both Colorado residents and non-residents.This is a paid temporary position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire and applications will be considered as they are received. In addition to a fantastic place to work, CDOT offers all temporary employeespaid sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).If you have a Driver’s License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and improvements, then consider turning your passions into a career. CDOT has a vacancy for a temporary Electronic Specialist II with our Division of Maintenance team in Grand Junction, CO. CDOT offers $30.11 an hourfor this temporary position. The majority of CDOT’s temporary positions work 40 hours per week with the opportunity for overtime. 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 for permanent positions!CDOT for AllCDOT’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, socioeconomic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES About the Position: This temporary Electronic Specialist II is located at our Grand Junction location. This position will correctly, safely, and efficently locate, map (pointman), mark and flag underground CDOT utilities, including fiberoptics communications and electric power systems. This position will thoroughly search for underground utilities in a designated area, accurately marking the location, completing the necessary documentation, and photgraphing each locate.With oversight, your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Access and troubleshoot communication, power and device specific issues including understanding the testing of different pieces of equipment by power cycling or repairing damages;Test and splice fiber where necessary under direction of supervisor and/or work lead;Perform all duties associated with maintenance of components of the ITS asset ranging from wiping dirty camera lenses to testing fiber laterals to find damages;Repair devices for power or communications infrastructure, escalating more difficult repairs;Trace and review power infrastructrure such as pedestals, meters and transformers in order to trace lines going to the asset to troubleshoot and identify any issues with power escalating to ITS electricians as needed;Troubleshoot and repair electronic, electro-mechanical, and communciation devices to resolve operational equipment issues using appropriate test equipment, hand, and power tools;Other job duties as assigned.Work Environment: Primarily 6:00 am – 4:30 pm work hours, Monday-ThursdayApproximately 90% spent in the field, 10% spent in the officeTravel required during work hours throughout the Grand Junction areaRequired to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) and variable weather conditionsRequired to operate CDOT vehicles SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Applicant ChecklistComplete 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.)Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or you