Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic - CDL Prospects

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

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.