Machining Trades III (Welder/Fabricator) - Aurora

Machining Trades III This position is only open to Colorado state residents. Total annual compensation for this position is $58,872 - $64,752 ($58,872 - $64,752 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). About CDOT CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. CDOT for All CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive. The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months. Description of Job About the Work Unit The Machining Trades III position works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Region 1, Section 5 Maintenance Unit. The Unit exists to maintain the Colorado Department of Transportation highway system and facilities to as near original conditions as constructed utilizing available resources, personnel, equipment and material to ensure a safe roadway for the traveling public. About the Position The Machining Trades III position will provide mechanical support to CDOT by installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing heavy equipment and service vehicles to ensure transportation maintenance specialists' safe and productive operation. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Design and fabricate special tools, parts, and attachments for equipment, as well as equipment repair for maintenance patrols; Evaluate whether component/part can be repaired or must be replaced. Evaluate whether it is more cost effective and/or timely to buy new component/part or fabricate; Fabricate component/part using a variety of tools/machinery including: mig welder, stick welder, press, iron worker, saw, plasma cutter, compressed oxygen-acetylene cutter, lathe, milling machine, grinders, mag drill, scraper, etc; Provide mechanical repairs include the use of percussion tools and specialized testing and calibration instruments; Knowledgeable of different metals and alloys as well as the other welding rods and their applications; Able to complete specialized and complex welding projects; must be able to weld in all positions (e.g horizontal, vertical, overhead); Repair damaged equipment, such as snowplows, vehicle frames, wings, sanders, truck frames, mowers, loader buckets, pipes, fuel tanks, and hydraulic tanks; Perform maintenance on various small engines, pumps, and hand tools; Repair structures such as bridge expansion joints, bridge railing, cattle guards, and drainage grates; Schedule equipment for repairs; coordinate with shop and vendors for exceptional repairs, warranty work, recall notices, and for compensating for work overload; Research equipment work order history to aid in diagnostics and prescribed repairs; order parts, supplies, and materials for the repair equipment; Prepare work orders and audit work orders entirely and accurately using SAP; Travel to remote shop locations to include roadside assistance; often in adverse weather/road conditions to perform repairs on CDOT equipment; Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment; Provide information, education, and guidance to equipment operators as needed; and Other job duties as assigned. Work Environment: Work schedule is Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. During the summer months, the work schedule will be 4-10 hour shifts. The average work week is 40 hours a week, with periodic overtime due to location of equipment, emergencies or inclement weather CDOT provides all tools, PPE, and CDL training and testing May be required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where they can be reached to respond to an emergency Required to lift up to 70 lbs. Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of trucks when maintaining and repairing equipment Required to operate CDOT vehicles Frequent travel during the workday to perform field repairs, as well as to attend training and meetings May be required to work in extreme temperatures, hot and cold, and weather conditions for long periods of time Exposure to loud noises Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin Exposure to High Voltage (anything over 600V) and electrical shock Must be able to hear and communicate via cell phone and state radio to relay information and respond to field calls Due to locations of some of the equipment, must be physically able to work at 9-11,000 feet altitude Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Created: 2026-03-08