Job Information
Colorado Department Of Transportation Heavy Equipment Mechanic III-(Field Mechanic) Yampa in Yampa, Colorado
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.
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!
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.
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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 Unit: The Heavy Equipment Mechanic III works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 3 Maintenance Unit. The unit exists to maintain the Colorado Department of Transportation's 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 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). The Heavy Equipment Mechanic diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, ignition systems, fuel systems, and hydraulic systems. Vehicles and equipment include, but are not limited to, 10-ton tandem snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines, 6X6 and 4X4 trucks, snowblowers, and mower tractors with mower decks towed behind and sidearm.
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 90 days of hire as a condition of employment.
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; brakes; drive; 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, bulldozers, 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
