Equipment Receiving Mechanic - Temporary Position

Temporary Maintenance Position

This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Maintenance and Operations, Fleet Services unit. The Fleet Services unit is responsible for the oversight of CDOT's equipment and vehicle assets. This includes both the heavy and light fleets along with the Equipment Management System, fuel management, procurement of CDOT road equipment, road equipment budget, preparation of new equipment, road equipment inventory, Headquarters Motor Pool operations, joint management of CDOT's light fleet with State Fleet Management, and management/administration of CDOT's Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems.

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Receive all new equipment/vehicles, heavy and over ¾ ton, such as bridge repair vehicles, loaders, pavers, rollers, plow trucks, excavators, back hoes, mowers, paint trucks, gradalls, pole cats, motor graders, bulldozers, hot boxes, lay down machines, forklifts, etc.
• Verify that all documentation used to register and pay for equipment (e.g. weight tickets, manufacturer's certificates of origin, etc.) is included with delivery and sent to the correct personnel.
• Inspect equipment against specifications to verify compliancy.
• Inspect used equipment to determine if it is suitable for continued use.
• Keep track of equipment in surplus yard using shared spreadsheets.
• Operate forklift and front-end loader to move, load, and unload equipment.
• Process documentation for new and used equipment delivery and receiving.
• Enter data for vehicle enrollment into the SAP application.
• Generate and maintain spreadsheets for tracking, receiving and delivering new and used vehicles and equipment.
• Document time from delivery to actual placement in service as well as the status of the check-in process and all required check-in forms.
• Become proficient at installing special equipment such as warning lights, radios, AVL hardware and safety equipment.
• Prepare new vehicles for service by applying officially sanctioned decals and logos.
• Decommission vehicles and equipment by removing aftermarket equipment, decals, license plates and other identifying markings.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment by cleaning the shop, benches, floor and tools periodically.
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of waste by-products (e.g. dirty solvent, rags and trash).
• Maintain proper storage by meeting all safety rules and regulations of chemicals used for automotive repair (e.g. Paints, oils, other lubricants and solvents).

Your work environment includes exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin. You will also be required to work with chemicals and cleaning products and drive CDOT vehicles.

Minimum qualifications include at least 2 years of experience with Auto/Diesel vehicles or a combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience with Auto/Diesel vehicles equal to two (2) years. College transcripts must be submitted with your application if using education to qualify. Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License. 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.