Equipment Mechanic - Road Dept.

Deschutes County Human Resources • Bend, OR

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About The Position

Deschutes County is hiring an Automotive Mechanic classified as an Equipment Mechanic for its Road Department, which develops, operates, and maintains approximately 900 miles of County roads. The role focuses on automotive, light truck, and light equipment repair and may also include limited mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and modifications to heavy trucks and heavy equipment as needed.

The mechanic tracks and performs preventative maintenance; inspects and troubleshoots vehicles and equipment using modern diagnostic equipment; repairs gas and diesel vehicles and their systems; and handles tire repairs, replacements, and seasonal swaps. The role may require driving County vehicles and equipment on roads for field repairs and test drives. This union-represented position is available immediately and is open until filled. Compensation is $31.7542 to $40.5351 per hour. Employees with ASE Master Mechanic Certification in Automotive or Heavy-Duty Truck may receive 6% above the base hourly rate; those certified in both may receive 12% above base.

Work takes place in varied indoor and outdoor settings and may involve adverse weather, moving machinery, heights, congested areas, poor lighting or glare, noise, and vibration. The job has recurring physical demands, including walking, pushing and pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting loads up to 74 pounds. Driving throughout Deschutes County is required, sometimes in adverse weather. An acceptable driving record and satisfactory pre-employment screening, including criminal history, driving history, and controlled-substance screening, are conditions of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of mechanic experience, preferably including maintenance and repair of construction equipment, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training as determined by the hiring authority.
• Knowledge of standard mechanic trade methods, materials, tools, equipment, and technology.
• Knowledge of mechanical principles, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge or experience testing and repairing starting and charging systems, chassis, engines, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, fuel systems, drive trains, and related automotive components.
• Skill in preventative maintenance and locating, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical malfunctions in gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Skill using diagnostic tools to test and repair diesel and gas engines and using computerized fleet management programs.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Oregon Class A CDL within one year of hire.
• Dependable transportation and ability and willingness to drive throughout Deschutes County, sometimes in adverse weather.
• Must complete pre-employment criminal history, driving history, and controlled-substance screening with satisfactory findings.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience maintaining light equipment.
• Experience maintaining and repairing construction equipment.
• ASE Master Mechanic Certification in Automotive and/or Heavy-Duty Truck.

Responsibilities

• Track and perform preventative maintenance on automobiles, light trucks, and light equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot vehicles and equipment using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Repair gas and diesel vehicles, including engines, transmissions, differentials, front ends, and related equipment systems.
• Perform tire repairs, replacements, and seasonal swaps.
• Perform limited mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and modifications to heavy trucks and heavy equipment as needed.
• Use diagnostic tools to test and repair diesel and gas engines.
• Use a computerized Fleet Management Program for timekeeping, opening and closing work orders, and related fleet programs.
• Drive County equipment and vehicles on roads for field repairs and test drives to diagnose and confirm repairs.
• Perform minor welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications.

Benefits

• Health plan at a stated cost of $100 per month for employee-only coverage or $121 per month for employee-plus-dependents coverage.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement through PERS.
• Paid time off, starting at 14–18 hours per month, prorated for part-time employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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