FLEET MAINT R&D TECH II

Mesa County, CO

1d•$27 - $31

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance R&D Technician II performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Mesa County fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery. Work includes maintenance and repair of engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, hydraulic and air brakes, and electrical and electronic systems. The position also installs specialized accessories, performs welding and fabrication, maintains shop equipment, and cleans and details vehicles and equipment. The technician reads technical instructions and diagnostic flow charts and uses diagnostic tools and specialized shop equipment. Duties include recording labor time, repair notes, and related data in electronic work orders; conducting federally mandated DOT safety inspections and certifying vehicle safety; and, when assigned, completing field repairs with a service truck, potentially without direct supervision. 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, with one year of vocational or technical training specific to heavy equipment and automotive repair and maintenance, and three years of progressively responsible related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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, A/C recovery and charge stations, fluid recycler/recovery machines, vehicle and equipment high lifts, tire-changing machines, welding and metal-cutting tools, and other specialty shop tools.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

MAC's or comparable R-134a air conditioning certification.
A.S.E. certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Mesa County vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.
Repair gasoline and diesel engines, power train components, hydraulic systems, A/C systems, hydraulic and air brakes, electrical and electronic systems, and other vehicle or equipment components.
Install specialized accessory equipment, including two-way radios, cell phones, laptops, modems, and law enforcement equipment.
Perform welding, fabrication, and metal cutting work.
Read and follow technical instructions and diagnostic flow charts, and use diagnostic and shop tools and equipment.
Repair and maintain shop equipment; clean and detail vehicles and equipment as assigned.
Use a desktop, laptop, or tablet terminal to enter labor time, repair notes, and data into electronic work orders.
Perform federally mandated DOT safety inspections and certify vehicle safety.
Perform field repair and maintenance work using a field-equipped service truck, potentially without direct supervision.
Assume lead worker responsibilities when appropriate, especially in the absence of direct supervision.
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally.
Perform other related duties as assigned.