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Sign FabricatorThis 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 the Work UnitThe Sign Shop is an in-house sign manufacturing unit which provides high quality traffic signs to all Department of Transportation field operations in compliance with both state and national standards, and to provide the public with safe and informative traveling routes. The work unit serves internal Maintenance Sections, Public Relation and Traffic units with new traffic signs. The unit processes raw material stock and retro-reflective material into highway traffic signs; orders, manufactures and prepares orders for pick-up. The sign shop is part of the small set of self-generating revenue cost centers in the Department in which the revenues should match expenditures on material, equipment and labor.About the PositionThe Sign Fabricator position follows established guidelines, processes and procedures to fabricate quality signs as requested by the various maintenance/ Engineering sections. This includes standard road signs as well as to fabricate signs for emergencies and special situations or projects. These positions will learn how to properly operate and maintain shop equipment and tools as well as train on how to layout and adhere sheeting/decals to fleet vehicles. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Be able to understand established procedures and how to use Sign Shop machinery and tools to manufacture Class I, Class II, and Class Ill sign panel blanks;Route out unusual shaped signs including wood signs. Drill, countersink, and rivet panel blanks as required;Must determine appropriate machinery and/or tooling to manufacture sign blank required on work order; safely and expeditiously;Learn how to apply pressure sensitive reflective sheeting to sign blanks to include guide signs using layouts and drawings, while utilizing appropriate equipment and/ or tools;Inspect quality of work for defects, misprints, and conformity to standards;Produce finished products created from these designs and layouts as specified;Research signs using their code and utilize sign layouts provided in the standards or through engineering drawings;Other job duties as assigned.Work EnvironmentTypical work schedule is Monday - Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pmExposure to loud noisesExposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skinRequired to operate heavy punch presses, iron worker, 10 foot shear, automatic printing press, drills, saws, and other hand toolsMust be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions in EnglishMinimum QualificationsNo previous education or experience is required.Previous experience in automotive, carpentry, HVAC, and repairing equipment is highly desirable.SubstitutionsCompletion of non-correspondence vocational training in sheet metal work from an accredited vocational school also is desirable.Conditions of EmploymentMust 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.Hazardous Chemicals can be used in the sign fabrication process.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section;Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;Familiarity with safely and effectively operating heavy punch presses, iron worker, 10 foot shear, digital printers and design software, drills, saws, and other hand tools;Experience using a variety of hand power tools;Experience performing physically demanding work assignments;Strong positive and can do attitude;Strong commitment to safety;Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;Self starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks;Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction;Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and environments;Effective interpersonal skills;Strong attention to detail and accuracy;Strong analytic thinking and problem solving skills;Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;Knowledge and know how to use computers and the ability to quickly learn software.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.)If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online applicationOnly complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.NotificationsAll correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from state.co.us and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.The Hiring ProcessAll applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.Equity, Diversity, and InclusionThe State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Worksite address
aurora, CO, 80010, US
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