Tunnel Facilities Trades Worker I (Apprentice Level)

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

CDOT housing options

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Tunnel Facilities Trade Worker I to support electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel. The role offers hands-on learning across electrical, HVAC, and plumbing trades within CDOT.

You will participate in maintenance, testing, and project work, including safety training, vehicle operation, and snow/shift duties. Housing options may be available in CDOT facilities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with a primary focus in electrical, HVAC, machinist, plumbing, or other trades relevant to the duties.
• Education or apprenticeship in trades relevant to the duties will be considered.
• Combination of education and experience equal to at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, installing, repairing, and adjusting building heating systems (hydronic, forced air, boilers, electrical baseboard, radiant bay heaters).
• Under direction of licensed electrician, assist in electrical services on tunnel equipment (substations, generators, transformers, switchgear, lighting).
• Assist in maintaining water/sewage, potable water, and fire protection distribution systems.
• Assist in maintaining 56 dual speed motors and 28 ventilation fans.
• Safely operate a variety of equipment and assist with safety training.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Machinist

Plumbing

Trades experience

Education

Trade school

Apprenticeship

Tools

Dump trucks

Front end loaders

Bulldozers

Backhoes

Forklifts

Job description

Department Information

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. Base pay for this position is typically between $1975.39-$2171.93/biweekly ($51,360-$56,484/annually).

There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $2000/month housing stipend, resulting in total pay of $75,360-$80,484/annually. The minimum annualized hourly rate for this position is $24.70/hour (corresponding to $1975.39/biweekly).

In addition, a 20% shift differential will be paid for weekend shifts (anytime between 4:00pm Friday through 6:00am Monday) and a 14% shift differential will be paid when half or more of the scheduled hours fall between 11:00pm and 6:00am Monday through Friday.

There is the option of living in CDOT-owned housing in Frisco, subject to unit availability.

• Studio - $1,585 per month
• 1-Bedroom - $1,695 per month
• 2-Bedroom - $2,035 per month

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

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

Description Of Job

About the Work Unit

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for operating and maintaining the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT), which traverses the Continental Divide, with Clear Creek County on the east and Summit County on the west. The Special Crew Unit maintains and repairs the tunnel facility’s electrical and mechanical equipment, consisting of a complex 25,000 volt electrical system, two 500kw generators, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, overloads, meters, regulating equipment, high voltage transformers, high voltage switchgear and related control systems, and complex lighting systems. The unit also services and repairs the 56 dual speed motors, ranging from 12.5 to 600 HP and 28 ventilation fans with an air flow capacity of 500,000 CFM, as well as starters, control relays, bearings, alignment of fan and motor shafts, adjustment of fan dampers, correct phasing, and meggar testing.

The Special Crew Unit responds to emergencies including, but not limited to, stalled vehicles, accidents, fires, power outages, and medical assists; assists with Continuous Flow Metering (CFM); and takes snow removal shifts as plow drivers and traffic control during Avalanche missions.

Information about the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel can be found at: www.codot.gov/travel/eisenhower-tunnel/description.html

About The Position

CDOT has four openings for a Tunnel Facilities Trade Worker I, which assists with providing electrical/mechanical work on the tunnel’s electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, including equipment and controls associated with tunnel operation, electrical regulating and controlling equipment, fresh water and sewage systems, building heating and air conditioning systems, and tunnel ventilation systems.

The Tunnel Facilities Trades Worker I position provides an opportunity for successful candidates to learn and practice various skilled trades, such as electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.

Your duties and responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining, installing, repairing, and adjusting building heating systems, including hydronic, forced air, gas fired boiler, electrical baseboard, and gas fired radiant bay heaters.
• Under direction of the licensed electrician, assist in performing electrical services on equipment within the tunnel structure, including two 24,900V substations, two 500KW AC emergency generators, two 150V DC backup control systems, transformers (high voltage oil and low voltage dry type), high voltage switching equipment, electrical discharge lighting systems, elevators, complex heat tape network, and tunnel lighting system.
• Assist in maintaining, installing, repairing, and adjusting water sewage, potable water distribution, and fire protection distribution systems, including valves, pumps, filters, chlorinators, hydrants, 8” pipe, and an elaborate heat tape network.
• Assist in maintaining, installing, repairing, and adjusting 56 dual speed motors ranging from 12.5 to 600 horsepower, including all drive components and 28 ventilation fans with an air flow capacity of 500 Cubic Feet per Meter (CFM).
• Safely drive and operate a variety of equipment; assist with operating and maintaining equipment such as: tandem truck, loader, backhoe, motor grader, sweeper, wrecker, pumper/rescue truck, aerial device, forklift; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Respond to tunnel and area vehicle fires utilizing firefighting equipment and firefighting PPE.
• Participate in tunnel maintenance projects; learn to inspect contractor’s work performed and test installed equipment.
• Complete work orders and prepare documents pertinent to cost estimates, materials, and parts inventories.
• Attend safety meetings and training to include fire response, and hazardous material training.
• Maintain constant awareness of hazards and risks, with safety being at the forefront of activities; perform daily safety checks.
• Learn safety procedures and guidance materials.
• Assist with snow plowing and traffic control during large winter/snow events.
• Other job duties as assigned.

What CDOT Provides

• Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools
• CDL testing and training
• Assistance with payment for the CDL renewal and full payment for the CDL physical
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal, after your first year with CDOT
• CPR and first-aid training
• Variety of career training opportunities
• Opportunities to learn new equipment
• Opportunities for advancement

Work Environment

• Schedule for Crew A is 5:00 am – 1:30 pm (8 hours) Wednesday and Thursday and 5:00 am – 5:30 pm (12 hours) Friday and Saturday
• Schedule for Crew B is 5:00 pm – 5:30 am (12 hours) Sunday & Monday and 9:00 pm – 5:30 am (8 hours) Tuesday & Wednesday
• Schedule for Crew D is 5:00 am – 5:30 pm (12 hours) Sunday & Monday and 5:00 am – 1:30 pm (8 hours) Tuesday & Wednesday
• Schedule for Crew E is 1:00 pm – 11:30 pm (10 hours) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment as needed
• Required to work with solvents, sealants, glues, cleaners, and transformer oils
• Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time
• Required to work in close proximity to heavy traffic
• Required to work in small, enclosed spaces
• Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10-20'
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes within 6 months of hire
• Required to be on a call back schedule
• Overtime may be required to complete maintenance and repairs (approximately 5-10 hours a week)
• During large winter/snow events, may be required to plow

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only

• At least 2 years of experience with a primary focus in any combination of the following: electrical, HVAC, machinist, plumbing, or other trades experience relevant to the duties of this position.

OR

Education And Experience

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 2 years.
• Education or formalized apprenticeship in trades relevant to the duties of this position will be considered on a year-by-year basis.
• Experience with a primary focus in any combination of the following: electrical, HVAC, machinist, plumbing, or other trades experience relevant to the duties of this position will be considered.

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.

College Transcripts:

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

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’s 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 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.
• On-call
• Shift work
• 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

• 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;
• Has a desire to learn.
• Wants to work outdoors.
• Likes physically demanding work.
• Takes pride in a job well done.
• Dedication to safety.
• Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities.
• Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for team members.
• Communicates effectively, especially in safety-critical situations.
• Has a strong commitment to providing good customer service.
• Likes to solve problems and figure out better ways to do things.
• Has experience with multiple skilled trades, such as electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Has experience operating equipment, such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, fork lifts, etc.
• Familiar with Safety Manuals, Job Safety Analyses, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) guidelines for underground environments, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for above ground environments.
• Has experience using hand and small power tools.
• Pays attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Has strong time and project management skills.
• Has ability to investigate issues and problem solve how to resolve them.
• Has basic computer skills and can learn new software/equipment.

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 “Accurate.” Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com . Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618. 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 removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail] . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov .

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 Priya Kumar at [e-mail] or call 303 757 9218.

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.

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