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

State-of-Colorado; Durango (CO); Vor Ort; USD 64.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Housing stipend

Medical & dental insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Colorado Department of Transportation in Durango seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform field preventive maintenance and shop repairs on CDOT equipment, with potential travel to remote sites and overtime.

This journey-level role requires four years in automotive and heavy equipment repair, CDL Class A or B within 12 months, and readiness to work in extreme conditions. The position offers biweekly pay with a housing stipend and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Four years of automotive and heavy equipment repair experience, with at least one year diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment.

Aufgaben

• Performs preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions on major systems.
• Overhauls and rebuilds components and equipment.
• Uses test equipment to diagnose defects or malfunctions.
• Works on equipment such as loaders, graders, tractors, and related machinery.
• Orders parts and tracks repairs and inventory.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

CDL Class A/B

Jobbeschreibung

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/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 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.

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 responsibilities

• 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 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in automotive AND heavy equipment repair, that includes at least ONE year of experience with 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, with current proficiency at the journey level.

OR

Education and Experience

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least four years.
  • Satisfactory completion of a formalized apprenticeship program, or higher level non-correspondence coursework from an accredited college or technical school, beyond high school, with coursework in automotive and diesel equipment mechanics or heavy equipment mechanics will be considered on a year for year basis. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of your certificate of completion are required if using education towards qualifications.
  • Experience in automotive AND heavy equipment repair will be considered and must include at least ONE year of experience with 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, with current proficiency at the journey level.

Conditions of Employment

• 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. More information in the supplemental information section.
• Must possess a current, valid regular driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado within 12 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• If you have a non-Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire. If you currently live outside of Colorado and relocate to reside in Colorado, you must transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
• Some on-call and shift work may be required.
• Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency.
• 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

Exceptional Applicant

• Demonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Commercial Driver's License Class A with no restriction on air brakes;
• Extensive experience with troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and heavy duty diesel vehicles and equipment, up to 10 tons is highly desirable;
• Extensive experience designing and fabricating parts and special tools needed for unique and emergency situations;
• Medium/Heavy truckASE Certificationsin Diesel Engine, Drive Trains, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation andA/C is preferred;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Effective oral communication and customer service skills;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Strong reasoning, analytic thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving skills;
• Use ofinnovative approacheswhen performing repairs, with considerationfor available resources, budget, time, efficiency, and safety;
• Strong commitment to safety;
• Strong positive and can-do attitude;
• Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks;
• Conscientious, organized, and reliable in maintaining the shop and completing assigned duties;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction;
• Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and environments;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• 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.