Heavy Equipment Mechanic III - Sterling; CDL

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Type B required for this position, with no restriction on air breaks.

• 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 parts, 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 manufacturers 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 online 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 adapts to any changes, updates, and any technology improvements or changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Summer work hours are Mon – Thur. 06:30 – 05:00 pm;
  Winter hours are Mon – Fri. 08:00 – 04:30 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…