New Equipment Receiving Mechanic - Temporary Position
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Salary
$24.70 Hourly
Location
Aurora, CO
Job Type
Temporary (9 months or less)
Job Number
Temp Maintenance 08/26
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Division of Maintenance
Opening Date
08/28/2026
Closing Date
9/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
18500 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Angelita Sims, angelita.sims@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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
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Department Information
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
This is a paid temporary position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire.
In addition to being a fantastic place to work, CDOT offers all temporary employees paid sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours.
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 (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 for permanent positions!
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, socioeconomic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
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Description of Job
About the Position: This position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Maintenance and Operations, Fleet Services unit. The Fleet Services unit is responsible for the oversight of CDOT's equipment and vehicle assets. This includes both the heavy and light fleets along with the Equipment Management System, fuel management, procurement of CDOT road equipment, road equipment budget, preparation of new equipment, road equipment inventory, Headquarters Motor Pool operations, joint management of CDOT's light fleet with State Fleet Management, and management /administration of CDOT's Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems.Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:
Receive all new equipment/vehicles, heavy and over ¾ ton, such as bridge repair vehicles, loaders, pavers, rollers, plow trucks, excavators, back hoes, mowers, paint trucks, gradalls, pole cats, motor graders, bulldozers, hot boxes, lay down machines, forklifts, etc.
Verify that all documentation used to register and pay for equipment (e.g. weight tickets, manufacturer's certificates of origin, etc.) is included with delivery and sent to the correct personnel.
Inspect equipment against specifications to verify compliancy.
Inspect used equipment to determine if it is suitable for continued use.
Keep track of equipment in surplus yard using shared spreadsheets.
Operate forklift and front-end loader to move, load, and unload equipment.
Process documentation for new and used equipment delivery and receiving.
Enter data for vehicle enrollment into the SAP application.
Generate and maintain spreadsheets for tracking, receiving and delivering new and used vehicles and equipment.
Document time from delivery to actual placement in service as well as the status of the check-in process and all required check-in forms.
Become proficient at installing special equipment such as warning lights, radios, AVL hardware and safety equipment.
Prepare new vehicles for service by applying officially sanctioned decals and logos.
Decommission vehicles and equipment by removing aftermarket equipment, decals, license plates and other identifying markings.
Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment by cleaning the shop, benches, floor and tools periodically.
Ensure proper storage and disposal of waste by-products (e.g. dirty solvent, rags and trash).
Maintain proper storage by meeting all safety rules and regulations of chemicals used for automotive repair (e.g. Paints, oils, other lubricants and solvents).
Your Work Environment:
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products
Required to drive CDOT vehicles
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
At least 2 years of experience with Auto/Diesel vehicles.
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience with Auto/Diesel vehicles equal to two (2) years.
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 and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License. If you currently live outside of Colorado and relocate to reside in Colorado, you must transfer your Driver's License to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
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.
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.
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. 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.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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.
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 "Accurate." Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com (https://www.accurate.copm/) . Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618.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.
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 Angelita Sims at angelita.sims@state.co.us
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.
AS (Temp Maintenance 08/26)
Employer
State of Colorado
Address
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Website
https://careers.colorado.gov/
