Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - Pueblo (CDL Permit Required)

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly, with 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe.

Benefits

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

About the Role

Join CDOT's maintenance team and help keep Colorado's highways safe and moving. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic III, you'll inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair the light and heavy trucks and specialized equipment used to maintain Colorado's highway system. You'll work on a diverse fleet, including snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving equipment, and other specialized maintenance vehicles, helping ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready when crews need it. Our heavy equipment mechanics are responsible for ensuring the readiness and operational safety of the equipment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect vehicles and equipment for defects, leaks, and other mechanical problems.
• Use scan tools, diagnostic computers, error codes, and other test equipment to identify equipment problems and malfunctions.
• Diagnose and repair electronically controlled equipment, including engines, brakes, transmissions, hydraulic controls, sanders, liquid de-icing systems, and other components.
• Gather information from equipment operators and test drive or operate equipment to help identify and diagnose problems.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild components of brake, cooling, drivetrain, electrical, hydraulic, air, steering, suspension, engine, fuel, exhaust, and emission systems.
• Repair and maintain computer-controlled sanders, liquid de-icing equipment, and AVL systems.
• Safely drive and operate equipment such as tandem trucks, loaders, backhoes, motor graders, and sweepers.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure equipment is maintained in safe operating condition.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including checking and servicing fluids, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, filters, oil, and other vehicle and equipment components.
• Complete annual DOT safety inspections and certify vehicles for compliance with applicable Federal DOT requirements.
• Order parts, supplies, and materials needed for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Create and maintain accurate SAP work orders and records documenting repairs, maintenance, inspections, parts, materials, and labor.
• Follow required safety procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in required training and stay current on equipment, technology, tools, repair procedures, and applicable policies and standards.
• Fabricate, modify, and install equipment, mounting brackets, specialized parts, and tools using welding, machining, cutting, and other fabrication equipment.

What CDOT Provides

• Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools
• Laundry service for mechanic uniforms
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal as well as for ASE certifications, after your first year with CDOT
• CPR and first-aid training
• Variety of career training opportunities
• 40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
• Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
• Opportunities to learn new equipment
• Opportunities for advancement

Work Environment

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Exposure to electrical shock
• Required to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of vehicles
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products
• Some equipment requires the use of respirators
• Work near traffic, sometimes high-speed traffic
• Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10’–20’
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles
• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties
• Required to use cell phone and state radio to relay information and respond to field calls
• Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time
• Required to report without delay to provide essential emergency services to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the traveling public

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in automotive AND heavy equipment repair, which includes at least one (1) year of experience with diagnosis and repair of heavy diesel equipment, with current proficiency at the journey level. (Heavy Diesel Equipment Examples: tandem axle dump truck, agricultural equipment, tractor-trailers, loaders, skid steer loaders, motor graders, paving machines, and/or 15' mower tractors.)
• OR a combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program from an accredited college or technical school, beyond high school, in automotive and diesel equipment mechanics or heavy equipment mechanics and/or relevant experience in automotive AND heavy equipment repair equal to four (4) years. (Unofficial transcripts or a copy of your certificate of completion are required if substituting this education for experience and may be uploaded within your online application.)

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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a current, valid Colorado CDL Permit at the time of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes within 90 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider. (For positions that require a CDL)
• On-call shift work
• Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare. (maintenance subarea only)
• May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work. (maintenance subarea only)
• New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora, while veteran CDOT employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora. (maintenance subarea only)

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Strong commitment to working safely.
• Desire to learn.
• Wants to work outdoors.
• Likes physically demanding work.
• Takes pride in a job well done.
• Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities.
• Conscientious, organized, and reliable in maintaining the shop and completing assigned duties.
• Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction.
• Communicates effectively, especially in safety-critical situations.
• Strong commitment to providing good customer service.
• Likes to solve problems and figure out better ways to do things.
• Extensive experience with troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and heavy-duty diesel vehicles and equipment, up to 10 tons is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience designing and fabricating parts and special tools needed for unique and emergency situations.
• Medium/Heavy truck ASE Certifications in Diesel Engine, Drive Trains, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation and A/C is preferred.
• Use of innovative approaches when performing repairs, with consideration for available resources, budget, time, efficiency, and safety.
• Knowledge and know-how to use computers for vehicle diagnosing, data input, record keeping, and email, and have the ability to quickly learn software.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.