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State of Colorado Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV, Shop Supervisor (CDL Training Provided) - Alamosa in Alamosa, Colorado
Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV, Shop Supervisor (CDL Training Provided) - Alamosa
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV, Shop Supervisor (CDL Training Provided) - Alamosa
Salary
$60,600.00 - $77,398.32 Annually
Location
Alamosa, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA-50002151-12/24
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
CDOT Region 5
Opening Date
01/09/2025
Closing Date
1/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1205 West Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
emily.harp@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
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 will 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 (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-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.gov/pslf/
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
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Description of Job
About the Work Unit
This Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV Shop Supervisor position works in the equipment shop in The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 5 in Alamosa. This team performs skilled journey level work which requires the application of knowledge and skills to diagnose, repair and modify automotive vehicles, maintenance equipment, and specialized heavy construction equipment. They preserve and assure that the entire fleet of equipment is in safe operating condition aligned with the rules and policies of the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
About the Position
As the Heavy Equipment Mechanic IV, you will supervise and assist 7 mechanics. You will establish work schedules and priorities on equipment and monitor completeness of work. You will ensure that safety and industry workmanship standards are followed in the shop. You will be responsible for providing technical assistance to mechanics, maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment, and preparing reports of shop activities. You will be a working supervisor. Approximately 70% of your time will be spent doing hands-on mechanic work and 30% of your time will be supervising the team.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supervise and train mechanics on all types of mechanical work, computer input and use of diagnostic tools, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules.
Conduct employee performance evaluations, approve employee leave requests and monthly timesheets.
Mediate as necessary to resolve issues including interpersonal conflicts and informal grievances.
Schedule work for the field team including repairs, annual inspections, preventive maintenance, paint, body repairs, welding, fabrication and new vehicle setup; inspect quality of their work after completion.
Schedule training for the team to help keep them stay up to date on current technology, new vehicle setup, removing vehicles from service, and all items pertaining to State Fleet Management vehicles.
Rebuild, repair, inspect, diagnose and maintain heavy and specialized equipment, such as trucks, loaders, dozers, motor graders, lay down machines and all other asphalt equipment, snow removal equipment, mowers, construction equipment and attachments.
Perform maintenance on various small engines, pumps and hand tools.
Maintain a current knowledge on all equipment and technical knowledge to work on all systems including air, hydraulic, fuel, coolant, electric, electronics, and major components of power and drive trains.
Assist all highway maintenance personnel in analyzing mechanical difficulties and making repairs.
Anticipate and plan for all equipment needs, including road equipment and other equipment and tools needed to keep shop fully operational.
Assist in ordering and receiving equipment including reviewing, updating and ordering new equipment and making arrangements to turn in old equipment.
Schedule preventive maintenance work to be performed by contract vendors
Assist the team with inputting time and repair codes into SAP.
Monitor SAP work orders and reports, billing and invoices.
Work with the Plant Maintenance coordinator to ensure that proper and correct information is on SAP workorders.
Oversee preventive maintenance to ensure that it follows guidelines.
Assist the equipment manager with entry of monthly meter readings from State Fleet Management into CARS computer software systems.
Assist in conducting monthly safety and general information meetings with shop personnel.
Participate as a member of the Maintenance Leadership Team in meetings
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Work schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30
Occasional travel required during work hours for meetings and training
Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
Required to operate CDOT vehicles in order to test drive equipment
Must be physically and able to work in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures and varying altitudes on the side of the road or in the shop
Exposure to non-weather related hot and cold temperatures
Exerts more than 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force regularly to move objects
Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of trucks when maintaining and repairing equipment
Must be able to read, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions.
May be required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time – hot and cold
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin
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
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:
At least 7 years of full-time professional experience in automotive AND heavy equipment repair, which included:
At least 3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair/maintenance experience diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment such as 10-ton double axle snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines and/or 15' mower tractors with current proficiency at the journey level. (HEM III level at CDOT or equivalent )
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years.
Completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or education from an accredited college or technical school with coursework in automotive and diesel equipment mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
Full-time professional experience in automotive AND heavy equipment repair which included heavy equipment repair/maintenance experience diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment such as 10-ton double axle snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines and/or 15' mower tractors with current proficiency at the journey level (HEM III level at CDOT or equivalent ) will be considered.
Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment
Must possess a current, valid regular driver’s license.
Must obtain a CDL Permit within 30 days of hire as a condition of continued employment. As part of obtaining your CDL permit, you must pass the DOT drug test and DOT physical.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes within 6 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
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. More information in the supplemental information section.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
On-call work (rotating basis as well as subject to call)
Shift work
Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered to be notification to report to workstation.
CDOT employees are required to take one week of training each year. This training is completed via computer or in our Aurora location.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency.
Preferred Qualifications
The Exceptional Applicant will be an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic with proven ability and accomplishment in the following:
Demonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section;
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
Extensive experience with troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of automotive and heavy duty diesel vehicles and equipment, up to 10 tons;
Extensive experience diagnosing and repairing various equipment including street sweepers, front end loaders, motor graders, single and tandem trucks with add on attachments and systems including plows, wings, sanders, electronic controlled hydraulic systems and liquid de-icing systems;
Possesses Medium/Heavy truck ASE Certifications in Diesel Engine, Drive Trains, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation and A/C
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting brake systems, gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, ignition systems and fuel systems
Experience using precision tools with tolerances down to 10 thousands of an inch and accurate torques from 100s of foot lbs. to inch lbs.
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills;
Ability to teach and mentor employees to successfully accomplish their job responsibilities;
Experience mentoring, coaching, training, and/or supervising mechanics;
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
Use of innovative approaches when performing repairs, with consideration for available resources, budget, time, efficiency, and safety;
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
Passion for safety;
Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks;
Strong positive can-do attitude and customer service skills;
Strong planning, scheduling, organizational, prioritizing time and project management skills;
Flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, work assignments and environments;
Conscientious, organized, and reliable in maintaining the shop and completing duties.
Working effectively in both independent and team situations;
Knowledge and experience using computers for vehicle diagnosing, data input, record keeping and email including MS Word, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn new software.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
The Hiring Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Emily Harp atemily.harp@state.co.us or call 303-757-9738.
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) or official credential evaluation report that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced
I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to dotcdotrecruiting@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.
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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 is required. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference
N/A - I am not a veteran
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As required for this position, please describe your 7 years of full-time professional experience in automotive AND heavy equipment repair, which included at least 3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair/maintenance experience diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment such as 10-ton double axle snowplows, tractor-trailers, bulldozers, motor graders, paving machines and/or 15' mower tractors with current proficiency at the journey level. Please include in your description the types of equipment that you diagnosed and repaired and where and when you gained this experience. If you are substituting formalized apprenticeship program or college or technical school coursework for part of this experience, mention that here as well.
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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression
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