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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-servi ce?

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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 provides skilled, professional, quality mechanic services for a wide range of CDOT equipment in the Metro Denver area.

Your duties and responsibilities will 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:

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

You must be a Colorado resident in order to apply. CDOT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and