Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - Aurora (CDL Required)

About the role

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. CDOT has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic operating out of Aurora, CO. Do you like to learn, be challenged, have a CDL A or B, and work on a wide variety and age of equipment? Would you like the chance to impact the safety of the traveling public? If so, come join CDOT as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. We're looking for someone who likes to take apart equipment, figure out what is wrong, and put it back in working order!

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs heavy truck and construction equipment malfunctions on all major systems.
• Overhauls and rebuilds components and equipment on heavy truck and construction equipment.
• Uses test equipment to diagnose defects or malfunctions on heavy truck and construction equipment.
• Works on heavy truck and construction equipment such as 3.5‑ton single axle and 10‑ton tandem axle, tractor‑trailers, front end loaders, motor graders, asphalt paving machines, and 15' mower tractors.
• Performs preventative maintenance and annual safety inspections.
• Designs and fabricates parts and special tools.
• Orders and procures parts and supplies.
• Uses computers to track vehicle repairs.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Combination of four years of experience in automotive AND heavy equipment repair; AND/OR education in automotive or diesel equipment mechanics (must provide copy of transcript).
• At least one year of this experience must be with the diagnosis and repair of heavy diesel equipment such as 10‑ton double axle snowplows, tractor‑trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines and/or 15' mower tractors.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B, with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado. If you have a non‑Colorado CDL, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado at time of hire; if relocating, you must transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days.
• 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.
• Some on‑call and shift work may be required.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test) and DOT physical through our medical provider.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Must be physically able to perform this position's essential job duties.
• Essential Services Designation – required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora; veteran CDOT employees are required to attend one week of training each year in Aurora.

Skills

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Extensive experience with troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and heavy‑duty diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Experience with equipment up to 10 tons is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• PERA retirement and optional PERA plans such as 401K.
• Generous paid time off package (annual, sick, holiday, and other leave).
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling and wellness programs.
• Credit union membership and employee discount program.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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