Heavy Equipment Operator IV - Southwest Denver Metro Area

Heavy Equipment Operator IV

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. If you are an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with an unrestricted Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and improvements, then consider turning your passion into a career at CDOT. CDOT has a vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Operator IV in the southwest Denver metro area. Total annual compensation for this position is $72,000-$76,752 ($60,000-$64,752 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay for this position is $2307.69-$2490.46 / biweekly ($60,000-$64,752 / annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $1000 / month housing stipend. The annualized hourly rate for this position is $28.85-$31.13 / hour.

About CDOT CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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.

About the Work Unit This Heavy Equipment Operator IV works as part of the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 1 Maintenance Team. This team maintains the Colorado Department of Transportation highway system and facilities to as near original conditions as constructed utilizing available resources, personnel, equipment and material, ensuring a safe roadway for the traveling public.

About the Position This position operates heavy, large specialized roadway equipment with complex controls requiring a high degree of skill gained through experience and training. This position is expected to serve as an expert in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and transporting of heavy and specialized equipment. This position mentors others on safe equipment operation and maintenance. This position performs maintenance of roadside surface, facilities, structures, and appearance; provides traffic control and traffic services; operates and maintains equipment; performs skilled labor activities; and effectively uses resources through active planning and administration.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Safely and proficiently drives and operates standard equipment such as tandem trucks, front end loader, backhoe, motor grader, sweepers, etc. to effectively support the skilled labor during maintenance activities;
• Safely and proficiently drives and operates specialized equipment in complex situations, such as tractor trailer combinations, tandem axle, triple axle lowboy, paving machines, lay down machine, shoulder machine, polecat, attenuator, dozer, paint truck, tow plow, aggregate spreaders, grade-all power shovels, tractor mower combinations, excavators, screening plants, pneumatic and steel drum rollers, road oil distribution trucks, tunnel and fire equipment;
• Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition to meet guidelines established by the Federal Motor Safety Carriers Act;
• Loads, secures and hauls heavy equipment; determines the weight and chooses appropriate route;
• Operates technology systems in the equipment to help with operational decision-making, inspections, and maintenance. Example systems include Truck and Equipment Controller Systems, Maintenance Decision Support Systems (MDSS), electronic fleet management systems, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) System, etc.
• Maintains knowledge and skill in operating hand tools, including learning new pieces / types of tools and related technology;
• Completes equipment work orders in SAP.
• Performs routine work with road maintenance patrols;
• Maintains, replaces, and installs signs, delineators, fence, guard rail, cable rail, concrete rail, attenuators, etc.;
• Sets up traffic control zones;
• Plans, monitors, leads and participates in completion of specialized tasks; operates and instructs others in large and specialized equipment;
• Performs inspections of worksites such as access, utilities, permitted extra-legal loads, roadway inventory, night inspections, and storm water permits;
• Monitors above ground storage tanks, fuel, and materials;
• Uses computer software and CDOT programs to enter data and information in order to complete email, paperwork, reports, work orders, time sheets, fuel logs, supply orders, meter readings, weekly updates, on-line training and accident reports;
• Completes pre- and post-trip inspections via paper and electronically;
• Operates equipment in safety sensitive situations, such as blade patching on a heavy traffic volume highway, digging ditch in a location with buried or overhead utilities;
• Maintains proficiency in operations in three key areas : equipment maintenance (pre / post trips, operators manual, proper servicing and cleaning), safety and environmental awareness (safe operations, situational awareness, environmental impact awareness, and equipment specific operating hazards), and effective operations (accomplishing specific tasks under field conditions);
• Instructs, leads, coaches and mentors employees in all phases of maintenance activities; represents CDOT in communicating with internal and external costumers;
• Provides assistance to the public during emergency situations;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with external entities, such as law enforcement, fire, municipalities, counties, and other state agencies;
• Attends safety and training meetings; maintains technical knowledge of safety procedures and guidance materials, including Safety Manual and Job Safety Analysis (JSA);
• Assists the patrols to perform any maintenance duties if needed;
• Other job duties as assigned

What CDOT Provides Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools Full payment for your CDL physical, after your first year with CDOT Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal, after your first year with CDOT CPR and first-aid training Variety of career training opportunities 40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies 4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) during the summer months, typically May through September Opportunities to learn new equipment Opportunities for advancement

Work Environment Exposure to loud noise Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products Some equipment requires the use of respirators Work near traffic, sometimes high-speed traffic Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10'20' Required to drive CDOT vehicles Frequently respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and may work overtime including weekends and holidays Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time

Minimum Qualifications At least four years of heavy equipment operation experience that includes operating AND transporting backhoes, motor graders, and / or specialty equipment (e.g., bulldozer, gradall, laydown, trackhoe, excavator, vactor truck, etc.), with proficiency at the journey level. 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.

Conditions of Employment Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A with no restrictions on air brakes, manual transmissions, and tractor trailers. Must obtain a tanker (N) endorsement within six months of being appointed to this position. 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