Fleet Maint R&D Tech II

Mesa County•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on electronic components, powertrain management controls, climate controls, and other onboard controls for Mesa County vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery. The role covers a varied fleet including heavy equipment, light automotive vehicles, light and medium-duty trucks, transit buses, seasonal equipment, machinery, and some landfill equipment. Work includes installing specialized accessories such as two-way radios, cell phones, laptops, modems, and law-enforcement equipment, as well as welding, fabrication, and other related duties. The position diagnoses and repairs gasoline and diesel engines, powertrain components, hydraulic systems, air-conditioning systems, hydraulic and air brakes, complex electrical and electronic systems, and other vehicle or equipment components. It requires reading and following technical instructions and diagnostic flow charts and using diagnostic scan tools, analyzers, digital volt/ohm meters, air-conditioning recovery and charging stations, fluid recycler/recovery machines, vehicle and equipment lifts, tire-changing machines, welding and metal-cutting tools, and other specialty shop tools. Duties also include maintaining shop equipment; cleaning and detailing vehicles and equipment; entering labor time, repair notes, and data into electronic work orders using a desktop, laptop, or tablet; and performing federal DOT-mandated safety inspections and certifying vehicle safety. Field assignments may require working alone and without direct supervision, using a field-equipped service truck to make repairs away from the shop. Experienced employees may take on lead-worker responsibilities, particularly when direct supervision is absent. Clear and effective oral and written communication is required. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
One year of vocational/technical school training specific to heavy equipment and automotive repair and maintenance.
Three years of progressively responsible related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Class A or B Colorado Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement.
Ability to read and follow technical instructions and diagnostic flow charts.
Ability to use diagnostic scan tools, analyzers, digital volt/ohm meters, air-conditioning recovery and charging stations, fluid recycler/recovery machines, lifts, tire-changing machines, welding and metal-cutting tools, and other specialty shop tools.
Ability to work independently on field repair assignments, including without direct supervision at times.
Clear and effective oral and written communication.

Nice To Haves

MAC's or comparable R-134a air-conditioning certification.
ASE certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on Mesa County fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.
Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel engines, powertrain components, hydraulic systems, air-conditioning systems, hydraulic and air brakes, and electrical and electronic systems.
Install specialized accessories, including two-way radios, cell phones, laptops, modems, and law-enforcement equipment.
Perform welding and fabrication work.
Read and follow technical instructions and diagnostic flow charts; use diagnostic and specialty shop tools and equipment.
Maintain shop equipment and clean and detail vehicles and equipment as assigned.
Record labor time, repair notes, and data in electronic work orders using a desktop, laptop, or tablet.
Perform federal DOT-mandated safety inspections and certify vehicle safety.
Perform repair and maintenance work in the field using a field-equipped service truck, sometimes without direct supervision.
Assume lead-worker responsibilities when appropriate, particularly in the absence of direct supervision.
Perform other related duties as assigned.