Equipment Mechanic II

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!  

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery. 

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community! 

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be. 

Unmatched Benefits: 

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities!

Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.

CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days.

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

The Logistics Services Section (LSS) provides law enforcement and fire logistics capabilities to the Department by managing the Department's public safety materials and fleet of public safety focused vehicles through customer focused actions which empower members of the Department to safeguard lives. There are three major branches that comprise the section: Materials Management Branch (Warehouse), Fleet Management Branch, and the Wildland Fire Logistics Branch. Members of these three branches, plus the Logistics Services headquarters section, provide daily production and support for the equipment and logistics capabilities necessary to sustain operations for the divisions assigned to the Colorado Department of Public Safety.
 
The Fleet Management Branch within LSS manages, operates and provides fleet management services to the six divisions within Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS).  These services include providing new car upfitting with emergency and safety equipment, vehicle repair services, monitoring and authorization for the repairs and or maintenance of the 1226 CDPS vehicles. Fleet maintenance services are provided to other State agencies including CDOT, DOC and DNR. 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. We provide competitive fleet services, vehicle parts control, quality control and vehicle asset management.

About the Job
The Equipment Mechanic II works independently, with prior management/supervisor direction, to determine day-to-day work requirements to meet mission objectives for 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.
 
CDPS Fleet Management is fully authorized and delegated by State Fleet Management to manage the entire CDPS Fleet and providing service to other State Agencies. This includes all maintenance and repairs of CDPS vehicles and associated equipment. The CDPS Fleet Management Branch is responsible for and oversees the entire new vehicle up-fitting process and production. New vehicle production is completed in the CDPS Fleet Management auto shop and is completed by CDPS Fleet.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT4-10 hour days with Monday or Friday off  
  
Key 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. 
• 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. 
• Using GEMS (Government Efficiency Management System), this position also repairs CDOT, DOC, DONR 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. 
• Perform work including 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 diagnosis 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.

Instructs/Coaches  

• Perform 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.

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.

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.  Recycles what is not reusable. 
• Returns vehicles to State Fleet Management.  
• Performs other misc. duties as assigned.

NOTE:  To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.


Option 2 AND
One (1) year of full-time experience in automotive maintenance which must include inspecting, servicing and maintaining vehicles drivability, fuel injection, engine, suspension, transmission, differentials, electrical system (reading of wiring diagrams, wiring layouts) and  installation of emergency equipment.

• Working knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to the automotive industry.
• 3 to 4  years of experience inspecting, servicing, repairing and maintaining automotive vehicles and motorcycles.
• Ability to operate electronic diagnostic/scan tools i.e. Rotunda Vehicle Communication Module (VCM), Wireless Technician (Wi-Tech)
• Automotive Service Excellence(ASE) Certification (or similar certification) in brakes, suspension, transmission, engine repair and electrical is preferred.

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

• Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check.  
• A valid driver's license required. This position may be required to travel using a state vehicle across the state. 
• Must be able to handle or be exposed to hazardous material such as cleaning solutions, gasoline, diesel fuel as well as other hazardous materials.
• May require to be on call-back status during special events hosted by CDPS.
• Required to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of vehicles when maintaining and repairing equipment.

Salary : $49,848 - $69,792