Heavy Equipment Mechanic III, Field Preventative Mtc & FMCSA Spec (CDL Training Provided)

Colorado DOT; Durango (CO); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing stipend

Résumé du poste

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Durango is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform field maintenance and shop repairs on CDOT equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and overhaul a variety of heavy machines, and you may work in the field or in the shop while following safety protocols.

The role includes a 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thu, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) with an option for 5x8 days, and a benefits package that covers medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform safety inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Fabricate parts or tools as needed for repairs.
• Procure parts and maintain records of repairs.

Responsabilités

• Performs preventative maintenance and annual safety inspections.
• 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.
• Orders and procures parts and supplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Preventive maintenance

Safety inspections

Diagnostics

Fabrication

Parts procurement

Description du poste

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!

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/month housing 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 that performs field preventive maintenance and serves as our Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Inspection Specialist. This journey-level position works both in the field and in the equipment shop, and provides skilled, professional, quality mechanic services and expertise for a wide range of CDOT equipment.

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

Performs preventative maintenance and annual safety inspections.
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.
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). For more information, go HERE.
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 4 10-hour days, Mon-Thu 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the option to work 5 8-hour days, if preferred.
Work is both in the field and in the equipment shop.
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.
May be required to travel to remote locations for equipment repair.
Must be able to read, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
Frequent travel during work day to perform field repairs, including to remote locations, as well as to attend trainings and meetings.
Must be willing and be 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.
Exposure to loud noises.
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin.
Exposure to High Voltage (anything over 600V) and electrical shock.
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.