Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field & Shop

State-of-Colorado; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical & dental insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

CDL Class A/B

Job description

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.