Mechanic II
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Mechanic II performs journey-level work overhauling, repairing, turning, and maintaining passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, emergency vehicles, and heavy equipment. The role repairs vehicles and equipment used by all County departments, including buses, loaders, backhoes, motor graders, dozers, tractor-trailers, and rollers. Work may include rebuilding or replacing engines, transmissions, and differentials; diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and related systems; and performing preventative maintenance, tune-ups, welding, and fabrication. The position maintains repair, replacement-parts, and maintenance records; prepares and distributes work orders and other reports; operates vehicles and construction equipment; and keeps the work area clean, safe, and orderly. The role receives direct supervision from the Fleet Manager and Shop Foreman and exercises no supervision. Overtime may be required for snow removal, flood or wildfire control, and preparing equipment for operation. Work takes place in an indoor shop and outdoor field environments, with frequent exposure to weather, dust, solvents, grease, and oils, and travel to County offices or work sites.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED supplemented by vocational training in automotive mechanics.
- Three years of experience in a directly related field or performing similar duties and responsibilities.
- Possess and maintain a Colorado driver's license.
- Knowledge and ability to repair vehicle and equipment brakes, steering, and suspension using technical manuals, technical support, or coworker assistance.
- Knowledge of electronically controlled diesel and gasoline engines and transmissions, rear ends, steering and suspension, drivetrains, anti-lock air brake systems, hydraulic systems, HVAC, and electrical systems.
- Knowledge of general repair and preventative maintenance techniques and the tools and equipment used in repair work.
- Knowledge and ability to weld, cut, and fabricate equipment for repairs.
- Ability to troubleshoot electronic systems using electrical and computer equipment.
- Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and mechanical systems in gasoline- and diesel-powered light and heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of repair tools, equipment, techniques, practices, and accepted quality and safety standards.
- Ability to operate automotive and light, medium, and heavy construction equipment and safely use hand and power tools.
- Ability to diagnose, identify, and repair malfunctions and related, potential, or existing problems across a variety of vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to perform electronic repairs and repair vehicle body damage, lights, radios, mirrors, and windshields.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, other agencies, organizations, and community members.
- Ability to meet service deadlines and established performance standards when maintaining and repairing assigned vehicles or equipment.
- Ability to operate and communicate on two-way radios and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing.
- Provide and maintain proper hand tools to perform job requirements.
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain vehicles and heavy equipment for County departments.
- Rebuild, remove, and replace engines, transmissions, differentials, pumps, and other components as needed.
- Diagnose and repair brakes, transmissions, rear ends, clutches, hydraulic systems, valves, pumps, and electrical systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance and vehicle tune-ups.
- Perform welding and fabrication tasks.
- Operate vehicles and construction equipment.
- Maintain records of completed repairs, replaced parts, and routine maintenance.
- Prepare, process, and distribute work orders and reports concerning materials, equipment operations, fuel, oil, and related information.
- Keep the work area clean, safe, and orderly.
- Work overtime when required for snow removal, flood or wildfire control, or to ready equipment for operation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
