Equipment Mechanic II

This position is open only to current Colorado state residents. A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months. Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities. Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado. Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace. Careers with a purpose: If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services. Classification and Salary: EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,280 - $5,141/month; $51,360 - $61,692/year Full Salary Range: $4,280 - $5,992/month; $51,360 - $71,904/year Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees. 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. Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees. The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount. Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country. State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan. Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) . Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role. We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details. We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days. The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services. Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility. To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits . About the Work Unit The Logistics Services Section (LSS) manages the Department's fleet, and public safety materials through customer focused actions empowering 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 infrastructure necessary to sustain operations for the divisions assigned to the Colorado Department of Public Safety. 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. Work Environment 100% In-person position Work unit core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility available 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 provide 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. 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,