Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - Limon

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About the Unit
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic III works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 4, Maintenance Unit.  The Unit exists to maintain the Colorado Department of Transportation 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 this 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). 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, 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, Snow blowers and mower tractors with mower decks tow behind and side arm. 

This position will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Type A within 12 months of hire that allows operation in Colorado, with no restrictions on air brakes as a condition of employment.  CDOT provides the CDL training. 
 
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnoses equipment components for defects or malfunctions, utilizing a wide range of test equipment including scan tools and diagnostic computers 
•  Visually inspects equipment for defects and/or leaking fluids.
• Test drives vehicles and tests operation of equipment and components.
•  Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts such as mounting brackets, special tooling and other small fabrication projects.
•  Designs, fabricates parts and special tools needed for unique or emergency situations by machining, arc welding and oxygen-acetylene cutting and welding; plasma cutter; MIG and TIG.
• Sets up and installs new equipment by means of fabricating or modifying to CDOT specifications for special needs and uses of the Department.
•  Performs record keeping and documentation on all assigned units; tracks equipment maintenance, repairs and keeps Federal DOT Inspection records on all equipment.
• Orders and procures sparts, supplies, and materials to keep equipment functional.
• Prepares work orders in SAP 
• Prepares materials estimates. 
• Works with the priority of safety over production for self, co-workers, and the traveling public. 
• Maintains technical knowledge of safety procedures and guidance materials, including Safety Manual and Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment manufactures safety guides, OSHA publications. 
• Abides by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attends safety training and participate in tailgate safety talks.
• Continuously learns and develops job knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and training courses both on line and in person. 
• Participates in regional trainings, work unit meetings, informal exchanges, committees, and task forces
• Attends new equipment commissioning trainings held by equipment vendors.
• Maintains technical knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials and adapt to any changes, updates, and any technology improvements or changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• 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 emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Some on-call time may be required
• 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 Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restrictions on air brakes or manual transmissions that allows operation in Colorado after 12 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.