Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - NE Denver Metro (CDL Required)

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

CDOT has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic operating out of Thornton, CO. This position 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 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.

Base pay for this position is typically between $2,478-$2609.54/biweekly ($64,428-$67,848/annually). Also includes an additional $1,000/month housing stipend, resulting in total pay of $75,480-$80,172/annually.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly and there are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Work schedule is a 4-day week from 0600-1630 from May - September

Work schedule is a 5-day week from 0800-1630 from October - April

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. Majority of work will be in the field.