Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - Aurora (CDL Required and $1,000/mo Housing)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic based at its equipment shop in Aurora, Colorado. The position provides skilled, professional mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment and diagnoses, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds heavy trucks and construction equipment. The base pay is $2,478–$2,609.54 biweekly ($64,428–$67,848 annually), plus a $1,000 monthly housing stipend, for stated total annual pay of $75,480–$80,172. The schedule is four days per week, 0600–1630, from May through September, and five days per week, 0800–1630, from October through April. The role is based in Aurora and requires a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license with no air-brake restriction, along with the ability to perform the essential duties physically. Some on-call and shift work may be required; the employee must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays. New employees attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora; veteran CDOT employees attend one week of training there each year. The position is designated as essential services and requires reporting without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services. CDOT describes its mission as supporting the traveling public by providing freedom, connection, and experience while keeping people safe. The State of Colorado offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, PERA retirement and optional PERA plans such as 401(k), paid annual, sick and holiday leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development, counseling, wellness resources, credit union membership, and employee discounts. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

A combination of four years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair and/or education in automotive or diesel equipment mechanics; education must be supported with a transcript.
At least one year of the experience must involve diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment, such as double-axle snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines, or 15-foot mower tractors.
Valid Class A or B commercial driver's license with no air-brake restriction and authorization to operate in Colorado. Applicants with a non-Colorado CDL must be eligible to drive in Colorado at hire; those relocating to Colorado must transfer their CDL within 30 days of relocation.
Must pass pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal, public court, educational, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and a DOT physical through CDOT's 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 the essential job duties.
Must report without delay or interruption when needed to provide essential or emergency services.
New employees must attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora; veteran CDOT employees must attend one week of training in Aurora each year.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success performing duties described for the position.
State service experience related to the position's duties.
Extensive experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing automotive and heavy-duty diesel vehicles and equipment.
Experience with equipment up to 10 tons.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair malfunctions in all major systems of heavy trucks and construction equipment.
Overhaul and rebuild components and equipment on heavy trucks and construction equipment.
Use test equipment to diagnose defects or malfunctions.
Work on equipment including single- and tandem-axle trucks, tractor-trailers, front-end loaders, motor graders, asphalt paving machines, and 15-foot mower tractors.
Perform preventive maintenance and annual safety inspections.
Design and fabricate parts and special tools.
Order and procure parts and supplies.
Use computers to track vehicle repairs.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.