Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - SE Denver Metro (CDL Training Provided)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic operating out of SE Denver, CO. This position provides skilled, professional, quality mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment. The role involves diagnosing and repairing heavy truck and construction equipment malfunctions on all major systems, overhauling and rebuilding components, and using test equipment to diagnose defects. The mechanic will work on various heavy truck and construction equipment, perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections, design and fabricate parts, order supplies, and use computers to track repairs. The position emphasizes a safe, clean, and organized work environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys learning, being challenged, and working on a diverse range of equipment, with the opportunity to impact public safety.

Requirements

• A combination of four years of experience in: Automotive AND heavy equipment repair; AND/OR education in automotive or diesel equipment mechanics.
• At least ONE year of this experience must be with the 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.
• Must obtain your CDL Permit within 30 days of hire and your Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B within 120 days of hire, with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado.
• If you have a non-Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire.
• If you currently live outside of Colorado and relocate to reside in Colorado, you must transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
• Some on-call and shift work may be required.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Must be physically able to perform this position's essential job duties.
• Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora, while veteran CDOT employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Extensive experience with troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and heavy-duty diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Experience with equipment up to 10 tons is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs Heavy Truck and construction equipment malfunctions on all major systems.
• Overhauls and rebuilds components and equipment on heavy truck and construction equipment.
• Uses test equipment to diagnose defects or malfunctions on heavy truck and construction equipment.
• Works on heavy truck and construction 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.
• $1000/month housing stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree