Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV, Shop - Platteville

About CDOT

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

About the Work Unit

The work unit exists to maintain the Colorado Department of Transportation highway system and facilities to as near original conditions as constructed utilizing available resources, personnel, equipment and material to ensure a safe roadway for the traveling public.

About the Position

This Equipment Mechanic IV position is a supervisory position located in the Region 4, Platteville Maintenance section located in Platteville, Colorado. This position will supervise and assist three (3) Equipment Mechanic III positions. This position will establish work schedules and priorities on 569 units assigning and monitoring the completeness of work, making sure that the safety standards are followed, help train field mechanics and ensure accurate reporting in SAP. This position will ensure that safety and industry workmanship standards are followed in the shop. This position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to mechanics, maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment, and preparing reports of shop activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and assist field mechanics on all types of mechanical work, providing guidance, technical support, and direction; inspect quality of work after completion
• Rebuild, repair, inspect, diagnose, and maintain heavy and specialized equipment, such as trucks, loaders, dozers, motor graders, lay down machines and all other asphalt equipment, snow removal equipment, mowers, construction equipment and attachments
• Monitor and assign equipment and truck inspections, DOT inspection and annual inspections on seasonal equipment
• Diagnose defects in motorized equipment, estimate time and materials needed, make cost estimates and order correct parts; verify billings and invoices for accuracy
• Perform maintenance on various small engines, pumps, and hand tools
• Keep up to date on current equipment and technical knowledge in order to be able to work on all systems such as air, hydraulics, fuel, coolant, electric, and electronics, including major components of power and drive trains
• Oversee preventative maintenance and ensure compliance with guidelines
• Monitor SAP notifications, work orders, and reports; assist field team with input of time and repair codes into SAP; enter monthly meter readings from State Fleet Management into CDOT systems
• Coordinate with the shop manager to anticipate equipment and tools needed to keep field equipment operational
• Assist the shop supervisor in ordering equipment and scheduling vendors; schedule equipment repairs, annual inspections, preventative maintenance, paint-body repairs, new vehicle set-up, job assignments of mechanics, shop space, and training for shop personnel
• Implement, review, and sign Performance Management plans and evaluations; approve leave requests; mediate as necessary to resolve issues including interpersonal conflicts and informal grievances
• Assist in conducting monthly safety and general information meetings
• Other job duties as assigned

Work Environment

• Primarily 7:00 am – 3:30 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Infrequent overtime
• Infrequent travel required during work hours for meetings and training
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles in order to test drive equipment
• May be required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Some on-call time is required
• Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purpose of responding to an emergency
• Required to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of trucks when maintaining and repairing equipment
• Must be able to read, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions in English
• May be required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time – hot and cold
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Must be able to hear and communicate via cell phone and state radio to relay information and respond to field calls
• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties
• This position is required to have a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only: Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience with a primary purpose of automotive and heavy equipment repair, which included at least three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment repair/maintenance experience diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment such as 10-ton double axle snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines and/or 15' mower tractors with current proficiency at the journey level.

OR Education and Experience: A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least seven (7) years. Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in automotive or diesel equipment, a formalized apprenticeship program, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered. (A copy of the transcript must be provided with the application materials.) Experience with a primary purpose of automotive and heavy equipment repair will be considered. At least three (3) years of this experience must be in 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.

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, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official 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

• A current valid Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes that allows operation in Colorado
• 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, while veteran CDOT employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora

Preferred Qualifications

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

• 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
• Medium/Heavy truck ASE Certifications in Diesel Engine, Drive Trains, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and A/C is preferred
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to teach and mentor employees to successfully accomplish their job responsibilities
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
• Strong commitment to safety
• Must have knowledge and know-how to use computers for vehicle diagnosing, data input, record keeping and email, and have the ability to quickly learn other software

Pay and Benefits

Starting base pay for this position is between $2,401.38-$2,602.46/biweekly ($62,436.00 -$67,664.00/annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly.

The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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