Heavy Equipment Mechanic II - Platteville CDL Training Provided

CDOT for All

CDOTs 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 socioeconomic 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.

Major duties and responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Perform maintenance on various small engines pumps and hand tools.
• Change engine oil and filters (oil fuel air)
• Service transmissions (changing fluids and/or filters)
• Service differentials (changing fluid and if applicable filters)
• Perform DOT/CDOT inspections
• Minor repairs needed during the services or inspections (i.e. wipers lights fasten loose hoses and wiring)
  • All these services will be completed on CDOT owned equipment which will include but are not limited to 10ton tandem snowplows tractortrailers bulldozers motor graders paving machines 6X6 and 4X4 trucks snow blowers and 1 ton trucks
• Under the guidance of the shop foreman and HEM IIIs assist with specialized mechanic repairs rebuild modify and install special systems on a variety of types of heavy and/or comparable specialized equipment i.e. loaders dozers motor graders lay down machines (paver) asphalt equipment snow removal equipment mowers and construction equipment.
• Learns and maintains current knowledge of all equipment and techniques to work on all systems such as: all vehicle systems installing electrical and electronic equipment or repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Ensures the equipments safe and productive operation both in the shop and in the field under potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Under the guidance of the shop foreman and HEM IIIs assist with repairing and rebuilding vehicle and equipment systems; power trains electrical mechanical lighting hydraulic pneumatic fuel steering suspension air conditioning cab computercontrolled sanders and liquid deicing systems.
• Prepares reviews and edits work orders accurately in SAP.
• Describes work performed or to be performed enters parts ordered supplies and materials for the needed repair and amount of worked hours on the piece of equipment. Performs record keeping and documentation on all assigned units and tracks equipment maintenance.
• Keeps Federal DOT Inspection records on all equipment. Uses standard computer programs to aid in recordkeeping on equipment history and parts.
• Must abide by all safety regulations policies and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment. Attends and completes all required safety training.
• Attends industry training to remain current on equipment and repair techniques as well as various general training sessions for CDOT.

• Summer work hours are Mon Thur. 06:30 5:00 pm; Winter hours are Mon. Fri. 08:00 4:30 pm
• Approximately 40 of the time is spent in the field and 60 spent in the equipment shop
• Required to respond to emergenciesoutside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Some oncall time may berequired
• May be required to work different shifts in emergency situations.
• 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 work day to perform field repairs as well as to attend trainings 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
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals and equipment lubrication and cooling fluids
• 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 Valid Colorado Drivers License and obtain a Commercial Drivers License Class B with no restrictions on air brakes or manual transmissions after 6 months of hire.
• New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training. Veteran CDOT employees are required to attend maintenance training one week out of each year.

A combination of related education formalized apprenticeship program and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two 2 years.

• Must pass a preemployment 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.
• You must obtain a Colorado Commercial Drivers License Permit (CDL) Type B within 90days of hire.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL with no restrictions on air brakes within 6 months of hire.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e. drug test) and DOT physical through our medical provider.

Theexceptional applicantwill be an experienced equipment mechanic and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Commercial Drivers License Class B with no restrictions on air breaks
• Extensive mechanical experience with troubleshooting diagnosis and repair of hybrids diesel ton 1.5 ton and heavy equipment is highly desirable.
• Experience designing and fabricating parts and special tools needed for unique and emergency situations is highly desirable.
• Experience using test equipment drills grinders cutting torches hand tools; and welders;
• Proficient with the operation of fork lift and front end loaders.
• Medium/Heavy truck ASE Certifications in Diesel Engine Drive Trains Brakes Suspension and Steering Electrical/Electronic Systems Heating Ventilation and A/C is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting air brakes and electrical operating systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytic thinking and problem solving skills.
• Flexibility in adapting to changing work assignments.
• Ability to work independently and motivation to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction.
• Strong positive can do attitude and customer service skills.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Conscientious organized and reliable in maintaining the shop and completing assigned duties;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Knowledge and knowhow to use computers for vehicle diagnosing data input record keeping tracking purposes and email and the ability to quickly learn software.
• Passion for safety.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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:

The Hiring Process:

1. 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.

2. 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 thecomparative 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.

1. A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer NonDisciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer nondisciplinary 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 nondisciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.

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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 veterans status marital status gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado AntiDiscrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

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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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