Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - Aurora (CDL Required and $1,000/mo Housing)

State of Colorado; Aurora (CO); In loco; USD 64.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic based in Aurora, CO. The role involves servicing a wide range of CDOT equipment and performing skilled, professional mechanic work in a state facility.

New hire pay includes a base and housing stipend, with a total annual compensation in the mid-to-high $70k range. Work hours shift seasonally, with a 4-day week May–Sept and a 5-day week Oct–Apr, in an environment focused on safety and reliability for

Competenze

• CDL A or B license required.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy truck and construction equipment.
• Willingness to work variable schedules.

Mansioni

• 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 on heavy truck and construction equipment.
• Works on equipment such as 3.5-ton single axle, 10-ton tandem axle, tractor-trailers, front end loaders, motor graders, and paving machines.
• Performs preventative maintenance and annual safety inspections.
• Orders and procures parts and supplies; uses computers to track vehicles.

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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!

About the Position:

• Base pay for this position is typically between $2,478-$2609.54/biweekly ($64,428-$67,848/annually). Also includes an additional $1,000/month housing stipend, resulting in total pay of $75,480-$80,172/annually.
• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly and there are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
• 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

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. 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. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

About the Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic that is based out of our equipment shop in Aurora. This position provides skilled, professional, quality mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment.

Your duties and 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