Heavy Equipment Mechanic III (CDL Training Provided) - Alamosa

Heavy Equipment Mechanic III

CDOT has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic III in Alamosa, CO. Base pay for this position is typically between $2,478 - $2,610 biweekly ($64,428 - $67,848/year). New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Do you like to learn, be challenged, and work on a wide variety of equipment? Would you like the chance to impact the safety of the traveling public? Are you interested in obtaining a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B? If so, come join CDOT as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. We're looking for someone who likes to take apart equipment, figure out what is wrong, and put it back in working order!

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. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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, socio-economic 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.

Description of Job

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in our Alamosa location. This journey-level position works primarily in the field and occasionally in the shop and provides skilled, professional, quality mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

Why CDOT?

• Medical and Dental benefits after a 30-day sign-up timeframe, dependents included (Cigna or Kaiser). For more information, go HERE.
• 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.

Work Environment

• Expected work schedule is 4 10-hour days, Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work is primarily in the field, with some work in the equipment shop.
• Required to respond to emergencies outside 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.
• May be required to travel to remote locations for equipment repair.
• Must be able to read, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
• Frequent travel during work day to perform field repairs, including to remote locations, as well as to attend trainings and meetings.
• Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications Experience Only:

• 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.

OR Education and Experience:

• 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. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of your certificate of completion are required if using education towards qualifications.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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. More information in the supplemental information section.
• Must possess a current, valid regular driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado within 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
• Some on-call and shift work may be required.
• Essential Services Designation Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you