Crash Attenuator Operator; Equipment Operator II - Golden

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

The Division of Maintenance and Operations and Traffic Operations Branch improves the safety and efficiency of Colorado’s transportation system through real‑time operational excellence. This is accomplished by an Operation Centers program and an Incident Response program.

The Crash Attenuator Operator positions 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 customer service, continually learn and adapt to new procedures, technology, and priorities.

Operators must maintain readiness for snow events and other emergencies and may be placed on call.

• 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 hazards;
• Operate technology systems in the equipment to help with operational decision‑making, inspections, and maintenance. (example systems include Truck and Equipment Controller Systems, electronic fleet management systems, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) System, etc);
• Develop proficiency in operations in three key areas: equipment maintenance, safety and environmental awareness, and effective operations;
• Utilize laptop, radio, and a tablet‑based data collection system to be notified of incident locations, communicate with local responders and dispatch, and locate available resources;
• Update data collection system with data on each incident, such as what occurred on scene, what supplies were used, time spent en route and on scene, which agencies responded, information on the vehicles involved, VMS used, and cones used/hit. The data collection system maintains the data on all incidents;
• Notify the maintenance section if any guardrail or other structures are damaged and need repair;
• Assess emergency situations to determine appropriate action to take. Ensure supervisor is notified;
• Ensure interactions with internal and external customers are professional. Communicate effectively and professionally. Exhibit acceptance of diversity in providing effective customer service to…