Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV- Field Mechanic Supervisor

• Primarily 7:00 am 3:30 pm work hours MondayFriday
• Infrequent overtime
• Infrequent travel required during work hours for meetings and training
• Occasional overnight travel 13 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles in order to test drive equipment
• May be required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Some oncall time is required
• Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you 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
• Must be able to read understand follow and give oral and written instructions in English
• May be required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time hot and cold
• Exposure to fumes odors gases dusts etc. that may affect breathing eyes and skin
• 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 Colorado Commercial Drivers License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes

A total of seven 7 years of education and experience in any combination of the following:

• Automotive AND heavy equipment repair with at least three 3 years of experience must be with the diagnosis and repair of heavy diesel equipment such as 10ton double axle snowplows tractortrailers bulldozers motor graders paving machines and/or 15 mower tractors.

• Education in automotive or diesel equipment or a formalized apprenticeship program. (A copy of the transcript must be provided with the application materials.

Conditions of Employment

• A current valid Commercial Drivers License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes that allows operation in Colorado.

• 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.

• Some oncall and shift work may be required.
  

• 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.
• Must be physically able to perform this positions essential job duties.
• Essential Services Designation Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health safety and welfare.

• New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora while veteran CDOT employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora.

Preferred Qualifications

Theexceptional applicantwillpossess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.

• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.

• Extensive experience with troubleshooting diagnosis and repair of automotive and heavyduty diesel vehicles and equipment. Experience with equipment up to 10 tons is highly desirable.

• 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 customer service skills.

• Selfstarter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.

• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills;
• Ability to teach and mentor employees to successfully accomplish their job responsibilities;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Strong time and project management skills including prioritization and multitasking ability;

• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.

• Strong commitment to safety.

• Must have knowledge and knowhow to use computers for vehicle diagnosing data input record keeping and email and have the ability to quickly learn other software.

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.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in nondiscriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.