Job Summary The Equipment Mechanic works independently, with prior management/supervisor direction, to determine day-to-day work requirements to meet mission objectives for Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) Fleet Management Auto Shop. This includes the repair of specialized law enforcement vehicles and installation of specialized law enforcement equipment. Evaluates vehicles for repair needs, meets with LSS management to resolve vehicle issues, problems and conditions. Researches, analyzes and determines courses of action and methods/processes required to complete the installation of specialized law enforcement equipment. Routinely works independently with uniformed members of CDPS to provide high-quality vehicle services. The Fleet Management Section within LSS manages, operates and provides fleet management services to the five agencies within Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) these services include providing new car up-fitting with emergency and safety equipment, vehicle repair services, monitoring and authorization for the repairs/maintenance of the 1226 CDPS vehicles. Fleet maintenance services are also provided to other State agencies including CDOT, DOC, DOAG, and DOL. The CDPS Fleet Management Auto Shop is a Category 3 vehicle repair State facility. These services are provided in accordance with State Fiscal and State Fleet Management (SFM) rules and regulations, vehicle manufacturer specifications. Provide competitive fleet services, vehicle parts, quality control, and vehicle asset management. Responsibilities Installation, Fabrication and Design Installs vehicle emergency lighting, safety equipment, light bars, directional arrow indicators, electrical switching components/modules, weapon holders, push bumpers, prisoner partitions (cages), K-9 partitions, video camera systems, speed timing devices and Officer Safety Module system. Utilizes various electrical wiring schematics and harnesses on a wide variety of CDPS vehicles of different make and models including motorcycles, CSP academy training vehicles, CBI vehicles, K-9 units, Port of entry, Investigative services undercover vehicles, Motor Carrier Safety, Hazardous Materials units, Governor's Protection Detail and other specialty vehicles. This requires the fabrication of accessories and brackets required to mount equipment in a multitude of vehicles. Maintenance and Repair-Analyze and Diagnose Performs a full range of preventative maintenance and repair duties related to law enforcement emergency vehicle equipment and accessories for all CDPS vehicles, which includes CSP, CBI, DHSEM, DFPC and DCJ vehicles. Through the GEMS (Government Efficiency Management System), this position also repairs CDOT, DOC, DNR and any other state agency vehicles. These vehicles are cars, SUVs, motorcycles, vans, light duty trucks with computerized fuel injected automotive gas, electric, hybrid, and diesel-powered engines. Work performed includes inspecting, analyzing, and repairing defective or inoperable components related to emergency vehicles designed to operate at a high-performance level. These duties include preventative maintenance services, drivability issues, no start problems, charging systems, video camera system repairs, wheels and tires, exhaust and emission control systems, speed timing devices, supplemental restraint components (air bag), law enforcement emergency lighting systems and other parts related items as needed. Repairs are performed using a wide range of troubleshooting, testing and diagnostic equipment. Accurately diagnoses defects, malfunctions, the causes of failure and determines the most practical method, using the necessary diagnostic equipment and parts needed to repair CDPS vehicles and emergency equipment. Administrative, Data and Accountability Completes work orders using flat-rate system for vehicle maintenance, repairs and emergency equipment installation. Completes weekly work sheet and other administrative and CDPS Fleet Management Auto Shop duties as assigned. Develops and helps write detailed instructions for in-house manuals on up-fitting all vehicles produced by CDPS fleet Management auto shop to ensure consistency and to provide quality in the vehicle up-fitting process. Receives, inspects, and documents new vehicles upon delivery and maintains documentation of CDPS vehicles. Assists Vehicle Coordinator with the distribution of documents corresponding to CDPS vehicles. Instructs/Coaches Performs duties as part of a team that instructs and coaches co-workers in the proper and correct diagnosis, inspection, maintenance, vehicle recovery and repair for a wide variety of CDPS emergency/law enforcement vehicles and all state vehicles. CDPS Fleet Management Auto Shop employs two Equipment Mechanic I's and this position must work with them and train them on light vehicle repairs. Provides instructional information to vehicle operators. Vehicle Distribution, Decommissioning and Misc. Duties Participates as a member of the fleet operations team to provide information in the distribution of CDPS vehicles when issued to CDPS business units. These duties include training the vehicle operator on utilizing the new emergency equipment and the changes to the vehicle platform. Decommissions CDPS vehicles by removing emergency and safety equipment at the end of the vehicle's lifecycle. Evaluates vehicles and equipment, as vehicles are decommissioned. Recycle what is not reusable. Return vehicles to State Fleet Management. Perform other misc. duties as assigned. Requirements Two (2) years of full-time experience in automotive maintenance which must include inspecting, servicing and maintaining vehicles drivability, fuel injection, suspension, transmission, differentials, electrical system (reading of wiring diagrams, wiring layouts) and installation of emergency equipment. OR Satisfactory completion of a formalized apprenticeship program, or higher level non-correspondence course work from an accredited vocational or technical school in automotive mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics or auto body repair appropriate to the work assignment may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. AND One (1) year of full-time experience in automotive maintenance which must include inspecting, servicing and maintaining vehicles drivability, fuel injection, suspension, transmission, differentials, electrical system (reading of wiring diagrams, wiring layouts) and installation of emergency equipment. •At the agency's discretion, demonstrated proficiency on position competencies may substitute for the required experience. Join us if you're ready to bring your mechanical expertise into a vibrant environment where safety meets innovation! We value energetic professionals who thrive on problem-solving and delivering top-tier equipment maintenance that keeps operations running smoothly every day. Conditions of Employment Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application. Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, driving history. Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 30 days of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to handle or be exposed to hazardous material such as cleaning solutions, gasoline, diesel fuel as well as other hazardous materials. Required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay:

$4,280.00 - $5,141.00 per month

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave Prescription drug insurance Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tools provided Tuition reimbursement Union benefits Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person