Intern Opportunity: Equipment Mechanic Technician

Department Information

This is a temporary position limited to a maximum of 9 months from the date of hire or 1560 hours within 12 months of hire.

CDOT has an exciting paid internship opportunity for an Automotive/Equipment Service Technician Intern to work in our Durango shop. This is an excellent opportunity to learn through on-the-job experience. You'll have a direct impact on keeping CDOT's fleet safe and operational!

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!

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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service?

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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Description of Job

What'll You'll be Doing

• Assist journey-level technicians in performing standard preventive maintenance including repairing & replacing tires; changing oil & filters; building hydraulic hoses; and grease/lube all vehicles and equipment to make certain said equipment is operational.

• Provide proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment in CDOT shop.

• Visually inspect equipment for defects and/or fluid leaks. Determine if problem is mechanical, electrical, or operator error.

• Identify and use proper PPE. Demonstrates relevant safe work habits. Attends safety meetings and participates in safety conversations. Uses proper tools and uses tools in an appropriate manner to maintain a safe work environment for themselves and co-workers. Follows industry and CDOT rules and guidelines regarding safety.

• Continuously learning new skills and seeks opportunities to learn from journey-level technicians while on the job.

• Record in an accurate and timely manner, information relevant to jobs performed; time spent on jobs; and parts & supplies used such as filters, oil, etc.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Expected work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, but flexible

• Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where he/she can be reached for the purpose of responding to an emergency

• Required to lift up to 70 lbs

• Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of trucks when maintaining and repairing equipment

• Required to operate CDOT vehicles and heavy equipment

• Must be able to read, understand, follow, and give oral and written instructions in English

• May be required to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for long periods of time - hot and cold

• Exposure to loud noises

• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin

• Exposure to High Voltage (anything over 600V) and electrical shock

• Due to locations of some of the equipment, must be physically able to work at 9,000-12,000 feet altitude

• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must be either:

• Any student currently enrolled in an accredited automotive or diesel service technology program.

OR

• A recent graduate of an accredited automotive or diesel service technology program. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or university and have graduated with an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree within three calendar years.

OR

• A certified participant in the Colorado Refugee Services Program.

College Transcripts: 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. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or 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

• The applicant must be over 18 years old at time of hire and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be an entry-level automotive technician or student and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Recent completion of an accredited program in automotive or diesel service technology.

• Willingness to learn how to operate all fleet components to be able to perform diagnosis and repair.

• Dedication to safety.

• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;

• Must have basic computer skills, including experience with or the ability to learn Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must have the ability to learn new software applications.

• Requires the ability to read and comprehend operating manuals, equipment and chemical labels, and other written materials.

• Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Requires constant attention to safe work practices and ability to maintain a safe work area.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist:

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement)

2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (must submit online as part of your application)

3. If applying under Substitutions, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript that shows all coursework, degree(s) conferred and the name of the school or your NACES accreditation report must be submitted. Please attach to your online application or you may email it to the contact listed below by the application deadline.

4. A Cover Letter The education, experience, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDOT. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement. Please attach to your online application

5. A chronological resume. Please attach to your online application

Only complete applications will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit transcripts 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, but may be used to supplement information to the 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 of, 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 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, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com. Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.

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.

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 Priya Kumar at priya.kumar@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.