Heavy Equipment Service Technician - HIRING BONUS $2500



Job Details

Heavy Equipment Service Technician - HIRING BONUS $2500
Employer

City and County of Denver

Salary

$17.02 - $24.85 Hourly

Location

Public Works - Various Locations; Denver, CO

Job Type

Unlimited Regular

Job Number

01019 17910

Department

Public Works (PW)

Opening Date

04/18/2018

About Us

The secret is out: Denver is the nation's top place to live, work, and play. Being the best place to live isn't easy; maintaining such a reputation means we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating our future. When you join us, you will employ your unique skills to do important and meaningful work critical to the success of both your organization and the city as a whole. Be a part of the city that you love. #WhereDenverWorks
 
Day in and day out Denver Public Works is out in the community fixing roads, building bridges, plowing snow, installing/fixing traffic signals, ensuring water quality, and removing trash and recycling. Every bit of that work is part of our strategic plan for sustainability, mobility, and to make the city even more attractive. Our team keeps the city thriving!

Check out our Public Works video by clicking this link:  https://vimeo.com/263427065

About Our Job

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills as a diesel mechanic in an environment that focuses on quality. We offer extensive training programs, provide training and assistance to help you obtain your CDL A license. In this position, you will be eligible to receive many benefits, perks and a pension program.

We are offering a Hiring Bonus of $ 2500.00 to employees hired from this recruitment. The bonus will be paid once the employee has passed probation. Employees who receive this bonus and choose to leave employment with the City within two years of their start date will be required to pay back the bonus on a pro-rated schedule.

In this role, you will work in the Fleet Management Division of Public Works as a Heavy Equipment Service Technician.  The locations of these positions are yet to be determined; you will start on second shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm) and will receive a 7% shift differential.

Here's what you'll do:

  • Inspect equipment brought to shop for structural integrity and other potential safety and maintenance problems
  • Repair or replace worn parts not requiring major mechanical work. Identify and report to supervisor any major problems requiring mechanical attention
  • Inspect primary and auxiliary operating systems for loose and worn parts, hydraulic systems for faulty cylinders, hoses, or fittings, and air systems
  • Remove, repair, and replace wheels and tires on equipment
  • Respond to emergency road service on tires, tubes, and wheels of specialized and heavy-duty automotive equipment, utilizing hydraulic jacks and lifts
  • Remove and replace sealed beam lighting units, light bulbs, light bars, and fuses
  • Operate all types of vehicles and equipment to servicing and storage areas
  • Wash and steam clean equipment and clean work area
  • Participate in snow removal duties as assigned
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Safety steel-toed boots and uniforms are provided. We require that you bring your own tools to start but $500 tool allowance is provided after 1 year of employment.

About You

Our ideal candidate has:

  • Experience working on diesel heavy equipment
  • CDL A is preferred, we will provide training and testing if you don't have one
  • ASE Airbrake Certification
  • Hazardous Materials endorsement
  • Tanker endorsements  
We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you have the following minimum qualifications:

Education Requirement:

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate

Experience Requirement:

One year of experience in the maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered equipment OR one year of experience in the repair of tires, tubes, and wheels in a tire shop or construction company.

Licensure and Certification:

Possession of a valid Class R Driver's License at the time of application.
Requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements by the end of probation.

Education/experience equivalency:

Completion of six months of full-time vocational training will substitute for the experience requirement.

About Everything Else


Classification Title: The official job classification title is Heavy Equipment Service Technician. 
Hiring Range: $17.02 to $20.94 with 7% shift differential and a $2500 hiring bonus
Automatic pay deductions: – healthcare insurance premium, 8% of gross pay to the retirement program, federal and state income tax, and Social Security
Assessments/Testing: This position requires a hands on assessment.as part of the interview. You will receive an email from AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org with further information about the testing process after the position has closed. Please add AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk mail for this email. For a list of positions that require testing and more information about our testing process, click here.
Pre-employment Screening: An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law and City and County of Denver policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and other verifications required for the position which may include, but are not limited to, employment and/or education verification, motor vehicle record check, drug test, and/or physical. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment except where federal or state law or regulations prohibit employment of an individual with certain convictions. For more information about the selection and employment screening process, click here.
Probationary Period: This position may require the selected candidate to complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to attaining career status with the City & County of Denver. For more information about the probationary period, click here.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, military status, age, marital status, political affiliation, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
Recruiter: LCW

To view the City and County of Denver's robust benefit package that only a multiple-industry employer can offer click the link below.

www.DenverGov.org/Benefits

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Please check all that apply.
  • Current CDL A License
  • ASE Airbrake certification
  • HazMat endorsement
  • Tanker endorsement
  • None of the above
02
Do you possess a valid Class R Driver's License at the time of application?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a minimum of one year of experience in the maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered equipment OR one year of experience in the repair of tires, tubes, and wheels in a tire shop or construction company?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please describe your experience in the maintenance of gasoline and diesel powered equipment OR one year of experience in the repair of tires, tubes, and wheels in a tire shop or construction company.

* Required Question

Employer
City and County of Denver
Address
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 412
Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building
Denver, Colorado, 80202

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