Structural Trades II (Building Bridge) - Pueblo - Colorado Department Of Transportation

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of
Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay
periods in a year.
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!
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.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
About the Position
This position assists the Transportation Maintenance Worker II and III with
journeyperson level work in operating and maintaining equipment, electrical,
plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, framing drywall and painting along with
masonry and related trades. This position with assist with planning projects,
developing cost estimates, setting priorities, and evaluating completeness and
accuracy of assigned work orders and projects. Also, the position will provide
general grounds security, and maintenance of major and minor structures,
concrete work, framing, welding, and cutting. This position must maintain
operational readiness for snow events and other emergencies and may be placed
on call.
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Facility Maintenance and Construction
Work with local patrols on building and bridge renovations including,
demolition and removal of scrape and debris from construction site for proper
disposal, installation of drywall partitions, suspended ceilings, doors,
windows, trim and window coverings. Concrete work, framing, finishing, tying
rebar, repairing guard rail, patching of bridge decks, jackhammering, and
using sand blasters for preventive maintenance. Build modular office space
from custom designed plans and specifications. Workspace assemble includes
partitions and furnishings. Make adjustments on site to accommodate changes
to plans or unexpected problems. Modify existing modular offices.
Perform physical labor such as bending, reaching, carrying, climbing, digging,
pounding, lifting, pulling, shoveling, raking, throwing, twisting, walking,
stretching to achieve maintenance objectives.
Obtain, maintain, and use flagger certification during traffic control.
Building and Bridge Maintenance Repair
Repairing guard rial, patching bridge decks, make repairs to plumbing fixtures
Perform maintenance repairs to HVAC systems, garage doors, plumbing, office
furniture, etc. as needed.
Perform routine bridge structure maintenance activities such as: cleaning
drains and weep holes, cleaning bridge joints, bearings, abutments, pier caps
and make sure that all water ways are clear of debris.
Painting
Prepare new and existing walls and surfaces for paint by taping spackling,
sanding and priming, apply paint and operate equipment for striping the
parking lot.
Painting graffiti on walls for pleasing aest etic appearance and painting
bridge structures to prolong the life of certain bridge components for
preventative of structures.
Grounds Keeping
Assist groundskeeper by operating large and small lawn equipment: mowers,
edger s, weed eaters and blowers. Install and repair underground lawn
sprinklers systems, prune trees and fertilize. Operate large and small snow
blowers, snow blades and shovels to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, drive
paths and parking areas. Apply ice melt chemicals.
Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, via paper and electronically.
Perform and assist in equipment maintenance and repair.