DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

　　This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

　　This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State ofColorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

　　Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this announcement willbe closed when the positions are filled. It is in your best interest to applyearly.

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

　　About CDOTDo you want to make a difference in Coloradans lives? Do you have a passionfor helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department ofTransportation (CDOT), you ll have the opportunity to do just that. The workour people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and providesfreedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careerspage 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 benefitspackage!

　　CDOT for AllCDOT s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape,support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create asupportive 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 otheridentity, has the opportunity to thrive.

　　Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

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

　　Watch this video to see why employees like working at CDOT as a heavyequipment mechanic.

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　　DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

　　Working as a CDOT mechanic will provide you with the opportunity to put yourmechanical knowledge and skills to the test. CDOT has a variety of small andlarge equipment, different makes and models, as well as equipment ranging inage from 0-20+ years of age. You will often have challenging and peculiarissues to diagnose and troubleshoot. The equipment may need to be worked onin the field where it breaks down, or it can be brought back to a small shop.Our shop mechanics coordinate with with the field mechanics to transferequipment to them if more tools and space are required to complete therepairs. Our heavy equipment mechanics are responsible for ensuring thereadiness and operational safety of the equipment 24 hours/7 days a week inall weather conditions.

　　Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　Repair or replace metal and fiberglass parts on vehicles and equipment usingelectric or air sanders, body hammers, body dollies, gas welders, electricwelders (arc, mig), oxy/propylene torch, plasma cutter, hydraulic jacks andporta power.Repairs are made using body fillers, fiberglass mat, cloth, resin, and otherspecialized plastics as technology changes on a constant basis.Repair or replace inner mechanisms such as door latches, hinge pins, locks,hood and trunk latches and window regulators.Re-aligning vehicle parts that are out of adjustment caused by normal wear andtear or as a result of an accident. Some examples of work performed by thisposition are; using a plasma cutter to remove side pockets on dump beds andwelding in replacement parts, cutting out rusted parts of equipment andwelding in new metal patches and blending the repair with the existing metal,removing cab shields and fabricating replacement cab shields.This position would also perform some repairs associated with accidents suchas removing damaged parts and replacing with new parts or fabricatingreplacement parts.Repairs that would be associated with this position are; engine overhauls,transmission replacements, or overhauls, structural welding repairs such astruck frames, and hitch mounting frames.Safely and proficiently drive and operate a variety of equipment necessary toachieve the objectives in the patrol work plan.Operate and maintain equipment such as tandem trucks, loader, backhoe, motorgrader, sweepers, etc. to effectively support the skilled labor duringmaintenance activities.Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition. Complete pre- and post-tripinspections, via paper and electronically. Perform and assist in equipmentmaintenance and repair.Learn to operate and maneuver new pieces/types of equipment and relatedtechnology systems.Maneuver equipment safely in and out of hard to access locations and areasthat have buildings, guard rail, slopes, trees, or hidden hazards.Operate technology systems in the equipment to help with operationaldecision-making, inspections, and maintenance. Example systems include Truckand Equipment Controller Systems, Maintenance Decision Support Systems (MDSS),electronic fleet management systems, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) System,etc.Develop proficiency in operations in three key areas: equipment maintenance