Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 06/16/2023

Application Deadline: 07/03/2023

Agency: Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $4,856 - $6,133

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Shop Technician (Underfill Option)

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Heavy Equipment Technician 1 \xe2\x80\x93 Shop Technician (Underfill Option)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division \xe2\x80\x93 Maintenance & Operations Branch
Fleet Services Section / Central Oregon Fleet Repair Facility

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The role:

Do you have experience in heavy equipment mechanical work? Then this might be the position for you! Join our team as a shop technician where you will perform all phases of diagnosis and repair on highway maintenance, construction and testing equipment. You will keep the equipment ready to use during all critical periods and ensure quality, timely and cost effective repairs. Apply today to help ensure the safety of our operators and traveling public!

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a heavy equipment technician 1 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a heavy equipment technician entry level ($3,265 - $4,913) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a heavy equipment technician 1. Underfill training will not exceed three years.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. To learn more about our social equity commitments, .

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your

A day in the life:

Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests to troubleshoot issues and repair equipment to specification.

Troubleshoot, adjust, modify, repair and/or replace components and systems to a wide variety of construction equipment, snow removal equipment and vehicle engines, emission controls, computer controls, transmission, drivetrain, air and hydraulic brakes systems and electrical and climate controls.

Use computers, electronic testing equipment, precision measuring devices and various vehicle and equipment diagnostic software.

Conduct repair and fabrication work to highway maintenance equipment using mobile and stationary welding and cutting equipment, arc and wire feed welders, acetylene torches and plasma arc cutters.

Track daily hours spent on jobs by tasking work orders in the management system.

This position requires physical labor in all weather conditions including lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance. May be exposed to traffic, dust, fumes, fuel, chemicals, herbicides and high noise levels.

Occasional overnight travel and overtime work may be required.

To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email .

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you:

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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What we need for heavy equipment technician 1:

Four (4) years of experience as a journeyman heavy equipment mechanic.

What we need for heavy equipment technician entry (underfill option):

Four (4) years of progressively responsible work in a diesel or heavy equipment mechanics shop;

AND

A two year certificate in diesel or heavy equipment mechanics;

OR

Six (6) years of progressively responsible work in a diesel or heavy equipment mechanics shop.

Special qualification:

Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial driver\'s license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, and no air brake restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire one within six months of hire (ODOT will cover training and costs) to be considered eligible for this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.

What we\xe2\x80\x99d like to see:

If you have these qualities, let us know! It\xe2\x80\x99s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

Technical knowledge of using a laptop with diagnostic software to troubleshoot engine fault codes and navigate through diagnostic procedures.

Ability to learn and navigate computer based fleet management systems and email efficiently.

Effective time management skills with handling multiple repairs.

Demonstrated problem solving skills as it pertains to equipment repairs.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

How to apply:

Before applying, to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process.

Complete the following required steps:

Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the \xe2\x80\x98Need help?\xe2\x80\x99 section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

. The will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

For questions, call 971-345-1967 or email .

Additional information:

We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as transferable skills, experience, education, and alignment with .

We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security\xe2\x80\x99s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer.

Don\xe2\x80\x99t attach extra documents. We will only look at documents that we ask for.

We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Human Resources/Recruitment, MS12

355 Capitol St NE

Salem OR 97301-3871

Fax 503-986-3895

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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