Equipment Mechanic II.

This position is open only to current Colorado state residents. An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

About the Department

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.

About the Role

The Equipment Mechanic II works independently, with prior management/supervisor direction, to determine day-to-day work requirements to meet mission objectives for CDPS Fleet Management Auto Shop. This includes the repair of specialized law enforcement vehicles and installation of specialized law enforcement equipment. The role involves evaluating vehicles for repair needs, meeting with LSS management to resolve vehicle issues, and researching, analyzing, and determining courses of action for equipment installation.

CDPS Fleet Management is fully authorized and delegated by State Fleet Management to manage the entire CDPS Fleet and provide service to other State Agencies, including all maintenance and repairs of CDPS vehicles and associated equipment. The CDPS Fleet Management Branch oversees the entire new vehicle up-fitting process and production.

Responsibilities

• Installation, Fabrication and Design
  • Installs vehicle emergency lighting, safety equipment, light bars, directional arrow indicators, electrical switching components/modules, weapon holders, push bumpers, prisoner partitions (cages), K-9 partitions, video camera systems, speed timing devices, and Officer Safety Module systems.
  • Utilizes various electrical wiring schematics and harnesses on a wide variety of CDPS vehicles of different make and models, including motorcycles, CSP academy training vehicles, CBI vehicles, K-9 units, Port of entry, Investigative services undercover vehicles, Motor Carrier Safety, Hazardous Materials units, Governor’s Protection Detail, and other specialty vehicles.
  • Fabricates accessories and brackets required to mount equipment in a multitude of vehicles.
• Maintenance and Repair-Analyze and Diagnose
  • Performs a full range of preventative maintenance and repair duties related to law enforcement emergency vehicle equipment and accessories for all CDPS vehicles, including CSP, CBI, DHSEM, DFPC, and DCJ vehicles.
  • Repairs CDOT, DOC, DNR, and other state agency vehicles through the GEMS (Government Efficiency Management System). Vehicles include cars, SUVs, motorcycles, vans, and light-duty trucks with computerized fuel-injected automotive gas, electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered engines.
  • Inspects, analyzes, and repairs defective or inoperable components related to emergency vehicles designed to operate at a high-performance level, including drivability issues, no-start problems, charging systems, video camera system repairs, wheels and tires, exhaust and emission control systems, speed timing devices, supplemental restraint components (airbag), and law enforcement emergency lighting systems.
  • Uses a wide range of troubleshooting, testing, and diagnostic equipment to accurately diagnose defects, malfunctions, and causes of failure, determining the most practical repair method.
• Administrative, Data, and Accountability
  • Completes work orders using a flat-rate system for vehicle maintenance, repairs, and emergency equipment installation.
  • Completes weekly worksheets and other administrative duties as assigned.
  • Develops and helps write detailed instructions for in-house manuals on up-fitting all vehicles produced by CDPS Fleet Management Auto Shop to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Receives, inspects, and documents new vehicles upon delivery and maintains documentation of CDPS vehicles.
  • Assists Vehicle Coordinator with the distribution of documents corresponding to CDPS vehicles.
• Instructs/Coaches
  • Works as part of a team to instruct and coach co-workers in the proper and correct diagnosis, inspection, maintenance, vehicle recovery, and repair for a wide variety of CDPS emergency/law enforcement vehicles and all state vehicles.
  • Trains Equipment Mechanic I’s on light vehicle repairs.
  • Provides instructional information to vehicle operators.
• Vehicle Distribution, Decommissioning, and Miscellaneous Duties
  • Participates as a member of the fleet operations team to provide information in the distribution of CDPS vehicles when issued to CDPS business units, including training vehicle operators on utilizing new emergency equipment and changes to the vehicle platform.
  • Decommissions CDPS vehicles by removing emergency and safety equipment at the end of the vehicle’s lifecycle, evaluates vehicles and equipment, recycles what is not reusable, and returns vehicles to State Fleet Management.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1: Two (2) years of full-time experience in automotive maintenance which must include inspecting, servicing, and maintaining vehicles for drivability, fuel injection, suspension, transmission, differentials, electrical system (reading of wiring diagrams, wiring layouts), and installation of emergency equipment.
• Option 2: Satisfactory completion of a formalized apprenticeship program, or higher-level non-correspondence coursework from an accredited vocational or technical school in automotive mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics, or auto body repair appropriate to the work assignment may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. AND One (1) year of full-time experience in automotive maintenance.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,280 - $5,141/month; $51,360 - $61,692/year

Full Salary Range: $4,280 - $5,992/month; $51,360 - $71,904/year

Benefits

• Medical and dental options for permanent employees and their dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual earnings (minimum $50,000, maximum $250,000), provided at no cost to employees.
• State of Colorado’s Wellness Program, State of Health, offering personalized health coaching, skill groups, and a $20/month health insurance premium discount for participants.
• Access to discounts, promotions, and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel, and entertainment venues through BenefitHub.
• State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Eligibility for medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• Excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. Colorado PERA for details on mandatory employee salary deferral.
• Generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually, accrued annual and sick leave, and four annual wellness days.
• Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) providing short-term counseling, referrals, resources, training, and organizational development services.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

Schedule

100% in-person position. Work unit core business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility available.