Automotive and Equip Technician

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

5d • $27 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Grand Junction is seeking a skilled Automotive and Equipment technician to join our team. Under direction of the Fleet Supervisor, perform Journey-Level Preventive maintenance; perform thorough visual inspections and complex technical repairs on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to ensure safe operation of such in compliance to local, state, and federal requirements. If you are an accountable, reliable, and motivated technician with a passion for high-quality work, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

• Three (3) years of automotive and/or equipment repair experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by specialized training in preventative maintenance and routine repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment or a related field.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of Air Conditioning Recovery and Recycle certification.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems; install, adjust, maintain, and repair electrical timers, electronic and hydraulic valves, and controllers, diagnose and find root cause of issues in interlock, and safety systems by reading interpreting, and following wiring diagrams.
• Perform thorough diagnostic procedures on a variety of complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems using visual inspections, specialized testing equipment, and critical thinking skills.
• Diagnose and repair major and minor components such as ignition, brakes, transmissions and drive train components.
• Perform wood and metal fabrication as needed for the installation of specialized equipment; determine materials needed and basic design.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for personal and/or sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• health insurance options
• employer-matched retirement
• a City employee health clinic
• a City employee child care center
• wellness program
• an Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED