Heavy Equipment Mechanic Mechanic

Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.


CDOT has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the shop located in Grand Junction , CO.
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About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!



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#LI-POST Description of Job About the Unit
This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Maintenance Section 2 in Grand Junction, CO. The Section maintains the Colorado Department of Transportation highway system and facilities to as near original conditions as constructed utilizing available resources, personnel, equipment and material to ensure a safe roadway for the traveling public.



About the Position
This Journey level Heavy Equipment Mechanic position inspects, diagnoses, troubleshoots, modifies, and repairs light and heavy trucks and specialized snow, ice, and road repair equipment to preserve and assure the entire fleet of equipment is in safe operating condition following the rules and policies of the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Vehicles and equipment include, but are not limited to, 10-ton tandem snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines, 6X6 and 4X4 trucks, Snow blowers and mower tractors with mower decks tow behind and side arm.

This position will be required to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Type A or B with no restrictions on air brakes within 180 days of hire as a condition of employment. CDOT provides tools for mechanics. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Diagnose and repair vehicle and equipment malfunctions on all major systems including gas and diesel engines; transmissions; differentials; drivelines; generators; rear-end assemblies; carburetors; tires and wheels; hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, AVL and cooling systems; and computer-controlled sanders and liquid de-icing systems; Diagnose equipment components for defects or malfunctions, utilizing a wide range of testing equipment; Work 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; Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and overhaul systems and parts; Order and procure parts, supplies, and materials to keep equipment functional; Design and fabricate equipment such as mounting brackets, special tooling, and other small fabrication projects; Design and fabricate parts and special tools needed for unique or emergency situations by machining; arc welding and oxygen-acteylene cutting and welding; plasma cutting; and MIG and TIG welding; Fabricate, modify, and install special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutters, and metal cutting saws; Perform routine maintenance checks, inspections, and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; change filters and oil; and lubricate vehicles and motor-driven equipment; Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and equipment; Complete annual DOT safety inspections on the vehicle fleet and certify vehicles for 49 CFR 396 DOT compliance; Perform record keeping and documentation on all assigned units, track equipment maintenance, and keep Federal DOT Inspection records on all equipment; Process equipment notifications and annual and emissions inspections; Continuously learn and develop job knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and training courses both online and in person; Maintain technical knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials, and adapt to any changes, updates, and any technology improvements or changes; Instruct operators in the use and care of vehicles and equipment; Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition; Other duties as assigned. Work Environment: Expected work schedule is 4, 10-hour days Work time is primarily in the equipment shop but may include some field work 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 Must be able to read, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions Frequent travel during the workday to attend training and meetings Required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time – hot and cold 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 This position is required to have a Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes within 180 days of hire New employees are required to take two weeks of maintenance training, while veteran CDOT employees are required to take one week of training each year. This training is in Aurora. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights MInimium Qualifications 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. Substitution: Satisfactory completion of a formalized apprenticeship program, or higher level non-correspondence coursework from an accredited college or technical school, beyond high school, in automotive and diesel equipment mechanics or heavy equipment mechanics may be substituted for the required general experience. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of your certificate of completion are required if substituting this education for experience and must be uploaded within your online application.



Conditions of Employment A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position. Must obtain and maintain a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes within 180 days of hire. 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. 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. New employees are required to take two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora, while veteran CDOT employees are required to take one week of training each year. This training is completed via computer. Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency. Preferred Qualifications

The Exceptional Applicant will be an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

Demonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section; Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; Highest work/personal ethics and integrity; Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes; Extensive experience with troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of automotive and heavy duty diesel vehicles and equipment, up to 10 tons is highly desirable; Extensive experience designing and fabricating parts and special tools needed for unique and emergency situations; Medium/Heavy truck ASE Certifications in Diesel Engine, Drive Trains, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and A/C is preferred; Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills; Effective oral communication and customer service skills; Strong attention to detail and accuracy; Strong reasoning, analytic thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; Use of innovative approaches when performing repairs, with consideration for available resources, budget, time, efficiency, and safety; Strong commitment to safety; Strong positive and can-do attitude; Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks; Conscientious, organized, and reliable in maintaining the shop and completing assigned duties; Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy; Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction; Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and environments; Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations; Knowledge and know-how to use computers for vehicle diagnosing, data input, record keeping and email, and have the ability to quickly learn other software. Supplemental Information Applicant Checklist Complete Applications must include the following documents: A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.) If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.



Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.



The Hiring Process: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.



Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with "Info Cubic".
Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at and Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439, and can be reached at or .

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes: social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.



Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed ) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.



Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.


Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran's status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.



ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Eleshia Carpenter at



Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.


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