Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (CDL Training Provided) – Durango

Colorado DOT; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits after 30‑d

Retirement plans (PERA)

Vacation & sick leave

Tools provided

PPE provided

CDL physical paid

CDL renewal reimbursement

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in our Durango location. This journey-level position works primarily in the shop, with very minimal field work, and provides skilled, professional, quality mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment.

Your duties include diagnosing and repairing malfunctions, overhauls, and using test equipment to diagnose defects.

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.

Job description

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Do you like to learn, be challenged, and work on a wide variety of equipment? Would you like the chance to impact the safety of the traveling public? Are you interested in obtaining a Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B? 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!

Watch this video to see why employees like working at CDOT as a heavy equipment mechanic.

Base pay for this position is typically between$2,478-$2,610/biweekly($64,428-$67,848/annually). This location is also eligible for an additional $500/monthhousing stipend, resulting in total pay of $70,428-$73,848/annually. The minimum annualized hourly rate for this position is $30.98/hour (corresponding to $2478/biweekly).New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 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. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit theState of Colorado benefitsfor 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. VisitCDOT Benefitsfor details. Some positions may qualify forPublic 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.

Description of Job

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in our Durango location. This journey-level position works primarily in the shop, with very minimal field work, and provides skilled, professional, quality mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Why CDOT?

• Medical and Dental benefits after a 30-day sign-up timeframe, dependents included (Cigna or Kaiser).
• Choice of retirement plans offered by Colorado PERA.
• 96 hours of vacation & 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.

Work Environment:

• Expected work schedule is Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Work is primarily in the equipment shop, with some work in the field.
• Required to respond to emergenciesoutside 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 he/she 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.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.
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