Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic III; CDL Permit - Pueblo

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Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic III (CDL Permit Required) - Pueblo, CO

Colorado Department of Transportation

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic III works in CDOT's Region 2, 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.

All tools needed will be paid for and provided to you by CDOT.

will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Visually inspect equipment for defects and/or leaking fluids.
• Use scan tools and diagnostic computers.
• Read error messages and codes and clear codes when repaired.
• Diagnose equipment components for defects or malfunctions, utilizing a wide range of test equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electronic controlled equipment components; engines, brakes, transmissions, cab components, hydraulic controls, sanders, liquid de-icing, AVL and oil distributors.
• Gather information from operators verbally, email, or SAP to identify specific equipment problems. This will include test driving vehicles and operation of equipment and components.

• Brakes:
  Repairs or replaces shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders, lines, chambers, control valves and linkage. Cooling:
  Pressure test, flush radiators, replace hoses and thermostats, repairs or replaces radiator and water pumps, fan drives, test for DCA treatment, air intercoolers and oil coolers.
• Drive:
  Repair and replace drive shafts, differentials, axles, manual, automatic and sophisticated computer-controlled transmissions, clutches, transfer cases, power take-off systems, transmission reversers, all-wheel drive steering axles and final drives.
• Electrical:
  Trace circuits and schematics. Repair or replace fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, shorted or open circuits and wiring.
• Hydraulic:
  Repairs or replaces pumps, hoses, valves, motors and cylinders.
• Air:
  Repairs or replaces compressors, air dryers, brake valves, air tanks and hoses.
• Steering and Suspension System, repairs or replaces tie rods, drag links, wheel bearings, ball joints, gear boxes, shock absorbers, springs, steering linkage, kingpins, power steering, hoses, pumps, walking beam suspensions and airride suspensions.
• Engines:
  Diagnose, replace, repair and rebuild components of engines, fuel systems, exhaust systems and emission systems.
• Computer controlled sanders and liquid de-icing systems.
• Tires and wheels:
  Repair flat tires. Replace tires as needed with approval. Dismount, mount and balance tires. Inspect wheels for cracks or damage. Sipe tires as required.
• AVL systems; such as Geotab and Network fleet- running and managing reports for maintenance and repairs.

• Order and procure parts, supplies, and materials to keep equipment functional.
• Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates.
• Responsible for maintaining records and creation of reports pertaining to repair and maintenance of all equipment utilizing appropriate…