Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic - Fairplay ( $500/mon Housing Stipend & CDL Training)

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

We're looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic who takes pride in quality repairs and dependable work. If you have a Class A or B CDL Permit (or full CDL) your expertise will help keep Colorado's equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the road!

Base pay for this position is typically between $5369-$5654/ monthly. Also includes an additional $500/month housing stipend.

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

This position requires that you currently have a valid Colorado CDL Permit and that you obtain your CDL Class A or B within 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment. This position will require a DOT drug test as a pre-employment step. We will provide training for you to get your full CDL in order to meet these hiring conditions.

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.
• Training for full CDL.
• Full payment for CDL physical.
• Reimbursement for 50% for CDL renewal after first year.

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. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. 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. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

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

About the Position Join CDOT's maintenance team and help keep Colorado moving. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic III, you'll inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain the trucks and specialized equipment that keep our highways safe year-round. From snowplows to bulldozers, your skills will help ensure our fleet is ready to respond whenever Colorado roads need it. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair light- and heavy-duty trucks, snowplows, and specialized highway maintenance equipment using diagnostic tools and computerized systems.
• Repair and rebuild major vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulic, steering, suspension, fuel, and air systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, routine inspections, DOT safety inspections, and equipment servicing to ensure fleet reliability and compliance.
• Operate and test a variety of heavy equipment to diagnose issues, verify repairs, and support maintenance operations.
• Fabricate, modify, and install equipment, components, and specialized parts to meet CDOT operational needs.
• Order parts and materials, prepare work orders, and accurately document repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities in SAP.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment by following CDOT, DOT, and OSHA safety requirements and participating in required safety training.
• Stay current on new equipment, technology, repair techniques, and department procedures through ongoing training and professional development.

Work Environment

• During May - September expected work schedule is 4 10-hour days, Mon-Thu 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• During October - April expected work schedule is 5 8-hour days, Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Approximately 40% of the time is spent in the field and 60% spent 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.