Sign Fabricator

Sign Fabricator (LTC Trainee VII) - Sign Shop Print Apply Sign Fabricator (LTC Trainee VII) - Sign Shop Salary $45,216.00 - $49,740.00 Annually Location Aurora, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number HAA 01/25 Department Department of Transportation Opening Date 01/08/2025 Closing Date 1/19/:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 1386 Tower Road, Aurora, CO 80011 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It's in your best interest to apply early. The positions are 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 ourcareers 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 excellentbenefits 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. For more information, go to The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions. Description of Job About the Work Unit The 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 Position The 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 Environment + Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm + Exposure to loud noises + Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin + Required to operate heavy punch presses, iron worker, 10 foot shear, automatic printing press, drills, saws, and other hand tools + Must be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions in English Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications + No previous education or experience is required. + Previous experience in automotive, carpentry, HVAC, and repairing equipment is highly desirable. Substitutions Completion of non-correspondence vocational training in sheet metal work from an accredited vocational school also is desirable. 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 via the substitution, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or 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. + Hazardous Chemicals can be used in the sign fabrication process. Preferred Qualifications The exceptional applicant will be an experienced sheet metal worker/sign fabricator and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following: + Demonstrated 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. Supplemental Information Applicant Checklist Complete 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 application Only 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. Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . click apply for full job details