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State of Colorado

Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic III - Aurora (CDL Required)

State of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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Overview CDOT has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic based in Aurora, CO. This position travels throughout the Metro Denver area to provide skilled, professional, quality mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment.

About the Position

Base pay for this position is typically between $2441-$2622 biweekly ($63,480-$68,172 annually). New employees to the State will be paid biweekly and there are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

This location is eligible for an additional $1000/month housing stipend, resulting in total pay of $75,480-$80,172 annually.

Work schedule is a 4-day week from 0600-1630 from May - September

Work schedule is a 5-day week from 0800-1630 from October - April

Why CDOT

Medical and dental benefits after a 30-day sign-up timeframe, dependents included. For more information, see the application materials.

Choice of retirement plans offered by Colorado PERA.

96 hours of vacation and 80 hours of sick leave earned within first year + 11 paid holidays.

No out-of-pocket expenses for tools since CDOT provides all hand and power tools, as well as specialty equipment.

CDOT provides all PPE, as well as training on equipment, CPR, and first-aid.

Full payment for CDL physical.

Reimbursement for 50% for CDL renewal after first year.

Majority of work will be in the shop with occasional field work.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment malfunctions on all major systems.

Overhauls and rebuilds components and equipment.

Uses test equipment to diagnose defects or malfunctions.

Works on vehicles and 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.

Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications A 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.

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 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

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.

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.

Applicant Checklist

A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (submit online).

A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (part of online application).

If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 (attach to online application).

Please note that you may redact information on attachments that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date will be given consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date may result in rejection.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Notifications: All correspondence regarding status in the selection process will be via email. Include a current email address on your application and check email frequently. Set up your email to accept messages from state.co.us and info@governmentjobs.com.

The Hiring Process: All applications will be reviewed against minimum qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, may be invited to interview. Colorado law requires merit-based hiring through a structured application review.

Employment Screening If a finalist, the agency may procure a consumer report or investigative consumer report. This may include disclosure of any deferred judgments and convictions. Further information about reporting agencies may be found online.

Appeal Rights If you are eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Details are provided in the official procedures and forms.

Accommodations CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist with reasonable accommodations upon request.

Former State Employees Former employees who were terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application.

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