Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic III - Castle Rock (CDL required)
Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic III - Castle Rock (CDL required)
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$ 75480 - 80172
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Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
New hires will be given a start date of July 2025
CDOT has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic operating out of Castle Rock CO.
Do you like to learn be challenged and work on a wide variety and age of equipment Would you like the chance to impact the safety of the traveling public If so come join CDOT as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Were looking for someone who likes to take apart equipment figure out what is wrong and put it back in working order!
Base pay for this position is typically between $2441-$2622/biweekly ($63480-$68172/annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $1000/month housing stipend resulting in total pay of $75480-$80172/annually. The minimum annualized hourly rate for this position is $30.52/hour (corresponding to $2441/biweekly).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 byColorado 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 across the Metro Denver area.
About the Position:- 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
Watch this video to see why employees like working at CDOT as a heavy equipment mechanic.Description of Job
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic that is based out of our equipment shop in Aurora. This position travels throughout the Metro Denver area to provide skilled professional quality mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment.
Your duties and responsibilitieswill include but are not limited to the following:
Diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment malfunctions on all major systems.
Overhauls and rebuilds components and equipment.
- Uses test equipment to diagnose defects or malfunctions.
- Works 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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of four years of experience in:- Automotive AND heavy equipment repair;
- AND/OR education in automotive or diesel equipment mechanics. (Must provide copy of transcript.)
- At least ONE year of this experience must be with the 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.
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 pre-employment 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 on-call 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 heavy-duty 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.
- Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks.
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Strong commitment to safety.
Must have 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 a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
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. 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 non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
Notifications
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent 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 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 applied 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 Colorados job opportunities 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 including 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 applicants 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 atand. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane Minneapolis MN 55439.The report may contain information bearing on the applicants character general reputation personal characteristics and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includessocial security number trace criminal records check public court records checks educational records and driving records checks. CDOTwill 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 (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.
ADAAA Accommodation
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 toFormer 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.
AZ (SAP #/PCR #61889)
Employment Type
Full-Time
