Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (CDL Training Provided) - Durango

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must possess a current, valid regular driver’s license.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 truck ASE Certifications in Diesel Engine, Drive Trains, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation and A/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 of innovative approaches when performing repairs, with consideration for 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental benefits after a 30-day sign-up timeframe, dependents included (Cigna or Kaiser).
• 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.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• PERA retirement
• Optional PERA plans such as 401K
• Generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave
• Strong career growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
• Wellness
• Credit union membership
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed