Crash Attenuator Operator; Equipment Operator II - Golden

Crash Attenuator Operator

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.

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.

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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 Unit

These positions are within the Division of Maintenance and Operations and Traffic Operations Branch of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The Traffic Operations Services Branch exists to improve the safety and efficiency of Colorado's transportation system through institutionalized and forward leaning real-time operational excellence. This is accomplished through two primary program areas, the Operation Centers program and the Incident Response program.

The Operation Centers program is focused on providing credible, real-time information to the department, first responders, and public. The Incident Response program is focused on providing expert traffic incident management, reducing roadway impacts, and protecting the lives of motorists and responders through coordinated and efficient incident response.

About the Position The Crash Attenuator Operator positions are to ensure safe travel for the traveling public by operating equipment and providing traffic control when CDOT responds to highway incidents. All duties are performed with safety as the primary goal and to provide essential or emergency services that ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the traveling public on state highways.

These positions provide exceptional internal and external customer service, continually learns and develops job knowledge to keep up with changes in procedures, technology, and priorities. The Crash Attenuator Operator positions must maintain operational readiness for snow events and other emergencies and may be placed on call. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform skilled physical work using appropriate tools and materials to achieve Division of Maintenance Operations (DMO) objectives, to ensure the safety of the traveling public, and to remove debris and obstruction as quickly as possible;
• Set up traffic control zones on the interstate and/or ramps by correctly deploying crash attenuator, traffic cones, and other items to close any necessary lanes;
• Move vehicle from the road by pushing it to the side, directing the motorist to move it, or keeping it safe for a tow truck;
• Clear crash scenes by removing debris, placing absorbent on the road for oil/gas leaks, and evaluating guardrail and other infrastructure for damage/ safety;
• Provide fuel, change tires, and give jumps to stalled vehicles;
• Pick up and deliver materials from the storeroom;
• Ensure tools are in safe operating condition. Perform and assist in maintaining and repairing tools;
• Maintain knowledge and skill in operating hand tools, including learning new pieces/types of tools and related technology.
• Obtain, maintain, and use certifications for, Traffic Incident Management (TIMS), traffic control technician and flagger;
• Perform physical labor such as bending, reaching, carrying, pounding, lifting, pulling, shoveling, raking, throwing, twisting, walking, stretching to achieve maintenance objectives;
• Safely and proficiently drive, operate, and maintain equipment such as truck mounted crash attenuators, and Truck Mounted VMS boards;
• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition. Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, via paper and electronically;
• Perform and assist in basic equipment maintenance and repair;
• Learn to operate and maneuver new pieces/types of equipment and related technology systems;
• Maneuver equipment safely in and out of hard to access locations and areas that have buildings, guard rail, slopes, trees, or hidden…