This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
This position is for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic III located in Glenwood Springs. This position is eligible for a
$500/month housing stipend.
Starting base pay is typically $64,428-$67,848/year. With the housing stipend added in, pay is $70,428-$73,848/year.
CDOT-owned housing may be available to employees in this area, details will be provided in the interview stage.
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, socioeconomic 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.
About the Unit
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic III works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 3, Section 2 Maintenance Unit. The Unit exists to maintain the Colorado Department of Transportation 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 the Position
This Journey level Equipment Mechanic position inspects, diagnoses, troubleshoots, modifies, and repairs light and heavy trucks and specialized snow, ice, and road repair equipment to preserve and assure the entire fleet of equipment is in safe operating condition following the rules and policies of the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, ignition systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems. Vehicles and equipment include, but are not limited to, 10 -ton tandem snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines, 6X6 and 4X4 trucks, Snow blowers and mower tractors with mower decks tow behind and side arm.
CDOT pays for and provides tools for mechanics.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, inspects composites and analyzes failures, replaces or repairs failed parts, and properly reassembles units in the following systems: brakes, drive, electrical, hydraulic, air, steering and suspension systems, engines, computer controlled sanders and de-icing systems and AVL systems.
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Performs preventive maintenance including:
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routine maintenance checks
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performing inspections and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches
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changing filters and oil
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lubricating vehicles and motor driven equipment.
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tuning gas and diesel engines
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servicing valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers
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pressure checking fuel filters
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adjusting injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
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Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
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Completes annual DOT safety inspections on the vehicle fleet and certify vehicles for 49 CFR 396 DOT compliance.
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Completes preventive maintenance work orders.
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Diagnoses equipment components for defects or malfunctions, utilizing a wide range of test equipment including scan tools and diagnostic computers
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Visually inspects equipment for defects and/or leaking fluids.
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Test drives vehicles and tests operation of equipment and components.
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Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts such as mounting brackets, special tooling and other small fabrication projects.
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Designs, fabricates parts and special tools needed for unique or emergency situations by machining, arc welding and oxygen-acteylene cutting and welding; plasma cutter; MIG and TIG.
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Sets up and installs new equipment by means of fabricating or modifying to CDOT specifications for special needs and uses of the Department.
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Performs record keeping and documentation on all assigned units; tracks equipment maintenance, repairs and keeps Federal DOT Inspection records on all equipment.
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Orders and procures sparts, supplies, and materials to keep equipment functional.
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Prepares work orders in SAP
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Prepares materials estimates.
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Works with the priority of safety over production for self, co-workers, and the traveling public.
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Maintains technical knowledge of safety procedures and guidance materials, including Safety Manual and Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment manufactures safety guides, OSHA publications.
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Abides by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Attends safety training and participate in tailgate safety talks.
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Continuously learns and develops job knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and training courses both on line and in person.
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Participates in regional trainings, work unit meetings, informal exchanges, committees, and task forces
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Attends new equipment commissioning trainings held by equipment vendors.
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Maintains technical knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials and adapt to any changes, updates, and any technology improvements or changes.
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Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
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Expected work schedule is 4 10-hour days.
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Approximately 40% of the time is spent in the field and 60% spent in the equipment shop.
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Required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
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Some on-call time is required.
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Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where he/she can be reached for the purpose of responding to an emergency.
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Required to lift up to 70 lbs.
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Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of trucks when maintaining and repairing equipment.
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Required to operate CDOT vehicles.
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Must be able to read, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
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Frequent travel during work day to perform field repairs, as well as to attend trainings and meetings.
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Required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time – hot and cold.
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Exposure to loud noises.
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Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin.
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Exposure to High Voltage (anything over 600V) and electrical shock.
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Must be able to hear and communicate via cell phone and state radio to relay information and respond to field calls.
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Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties.
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This position is required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with air brake within 6 months of hire.
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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.
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "
[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Accurate.” Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com. Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618.The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (
[email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1,State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov under Rules.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Madelyn Katz at
[email protected]
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
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