Job Information
Colorado Department Of Transportation Lube/Tire Technician - Empire in Empire, Colorado
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is eligible for an $2000 per month housing allowance.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
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'll 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 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 package!
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DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is looking for a Lube/Tire Equipment Mechanic position in our Empire location. You will perform routine preventative maintenance and tire repairs/replacements to light and heavy trucks and specialized snow, ice, and road repair equipment. You will assist with ensuring that CDOT's equipment fleet is in safe operating condition following Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and CDOT rules and policies.
The preventative maintenance services will include various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as engine/transmissions, cooling systems, brake systems, fuel systems, and 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 1 ton trucks. Safety and compliance inspections required by state and federal law. This position is often called upon to report to an alternate location when workflow requires it. Other job duties as assigned. (See the full job description on CDOT's job website.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of progressively responsible experience in equipment and/or Class 4-8 preventative maintenance or repair, which must include at least one year of experience dismounting, mounting, patching, and/or changing tires. Substitutions: Satisfactory completion of a formalized apprenticeship program, or higher level non-correspondence coursework from an accredited college or technical school, beyond high school, in automotive and diesel equipment mechanics or heavy equipment mechanics may be substituted for the required general experience. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of your certificate of completion are required if substituting this education for experience and may be uploaded within your online application.
Stronger candidates will be those that demonstrate depth and breadth of skill and ability, through a combination of professional experience and formal training, to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Conditions of 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. A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Required to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with no restrictions on airbrakes within 3-6 months of hire. May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e. drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
Required to be on-call and to perform 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 work station. (maintenance subarea only)
New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in