Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - Craig & I-70 Corridor

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

• This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

This position will be based out of Craig, but will be a field mechanic traveling to the I-70 mountain corridor during the winter season (October through April). Your schedule in these winter months would be Wednesday through Saturday 0600-2:30. When assigned to the I-70 mountain corridor, you would travel in a service truck, travel time would be paid, hotel room will be provided, and you will receive per diem.

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About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit ourcareers pageto learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellentbenefitspackage!

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Description of Job

About the Work Unit

This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Maintenance Section 6. CDOT maintenance personnel maintain the Colorado Department of Transportation's highway system and facilities to as near original conditions as constructed utilizing available resources, personnel, equipment and material to ensure a safe roadway for the traveling public.

About thePosition

As a field mechanic, you will provide skilled, professional, quality mechanic services for CDOT equipment. This position provides inspection, diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, and fabrication for all equipment, including but not limited to heavy and specialized equipment, to ensure readiness and operational safety of that equipment on a 24 hour a day, 7 days per week basis in all weather conditions.

This position will be based out of Craig, but will be a field mechanic traveling to the I-70 mountain corridor during the winter season (October through April). Your schedule in these winter months would be Wednesday through Saturday 0600-2:30. When assigned to the I-70 mountain corridor, you would travel in a service truck, travel time would be paid, hotel room will be provided, and you will receive per diem.

CDOT provides tools for mechanics.

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

• Perform mechanical repairs in the field shops; repair, inspect, diagnose, and maintain heavy and specialized equipment such as loaders, dozers, motor graders, lay down machines and all other asphalt equipment, snow removal equipment, mowers, and construction equipment;
• Travel to remote locations along the side of the road, often in adverse weather and road conditions, to diagnose and perform all mechanical repairs on CDOT equipment; maintain and perform work out of a service road truck; repair heavy equipment, trucks, loaders, dozers, road graders, etc.; perform electrical trouble shooting and quick on-the-spot repairs including welding and fabrication on the roadside;
• Inspect, diagnose and repair equipment and components, including electronic controlled equipment components; use scan tools and diagnostic equipment; read error messages and codes; gather information from operators on equipment problems;
• Disassemble units, inspect composites and analyze failures, replace failed parts, and properly reassemble units in the following systems: brakes, drive, electrical, hydraulic, air, steering and suspension, engines, computer controlled sanders and liquid de-icing systems, AVL systems, etc.
• Order and procure parts, supplies, and materials to keep equipment functional; prepare work orders and cost estimates using SAP and other software; code invoices to proper cost center, work order, and material group;
• Maintain records and create reports pertaining to repair and maintenance of equipment;
• Accurately report work activities, time spent, location, equipment used, materials, personnel involved, etc. on work orders;
• Complete personal fuel log for fuel purchases;
• Review and process equipment notifications and annual and emissions inspections;
• Design and fabricate special tools, parts, and attachments for equipment and equipment repair and for maintenance patrols; use arc welding, oxygen-acetylene cutting and welding, plasma cutter, MIG and TIG, mills, lathes, metal cutting saws, etc.;
• Set up and install new equipment by means of fabricating or modifying to CDOT specifications for special need and uses of CDOT;
• Perform routine maintenance checks, inspections and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; change filters and oil, and lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment;
• Tune gas and diesel engines; service valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers; adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.;
• Complete annual DOT safety inspections on the vehicle fleet and certify vehicles for 49 CFR 396 DOT compliance
• Work with the priority of safety over production for self, co-workers, and the traveling public at all times;
• Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition;
• Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Identify safety concerns and actively work toward creating a safer workplace;
• Continuously learn and develop job knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and training courses both on line and in person;
• Maintain technical knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials and adapt to any changes, updates, and any technology improvements or changes;
• Maintain knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, standards, statutes, regulations, and other reference materials;
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Expected work schedule is 4 10-hour days.
• Approximately 40% of the time is spent in the field and 60% spent 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.
• Must be able to read, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Frequent travel during work day to perform field repairs, as well as to attend trainings and meetings.
• Required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time - hot and cold.
• 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.
• This position is required to have a Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with air brake and tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.
• New employees are required to take two weeks of maintenance training, while veteran CDOT employees are required to take one week of training each year. This training is completed in Aurora.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Substitution: Satisfactory completion of a formalized apprenticeship program, or higher level non-correspondence coursework from an accredited college or technical school, beyond high school, in automotive and diesel equipment mechanics or heavy equipment mechanics may be substituted for the required general experience. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of your certificate of completion are required if substituting this education for experience and must be uploaded within your onlin