Mechanic

** Early applications are encouraged**

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Job Summary

Repairs, maintains, and inspects all Pitkin County fleet vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and proper functioning.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and repair on assigned vehicles and equipment; tags out of service issues and informs the Fleet Supervisor.
• Performs Department of Transportation inspections on heavy equipment and emergency equipment to include fire trucks, snowplows, and ambulances.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs heavy and light equipment and vehicles.
• Completes steel welding and fabrication and aluminum welding.
• Maintains repair notes, and data entry into Fleet Management system.
• Participates in snow removal and yard clean-up of shop grounds.
• Works on a variety of tasks as required and assigned by Supervisor.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Acts as Fleet Supervisor in absence of the Fleet Supervisor when assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Level I:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Up to one year of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
  • ASE certifications preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Level II (In addition to Level I):
  • 1-3 years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
  • Class B Commercial Colorado Driver's License
  • EPA 609 A/C Certification
  • 3 OEM Certificates of Completion relevant to Pitkin County Fleet.
• Level III (in addition to Level I):
  • 3 plus years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
  • Must possess an ASE Master Light or Heavy Truck Mechanic certification.
  • 5 OEM Certificates of Completion with relevance to Pitkin County Fleet.

Knowledge Of:

• County policies and procedures.

• State and federal laws and regulations governing work performed.

• Record keeping and records management rules and standards.

Skill In:

• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Utilizing standard personal computer software programs and specialized state and County software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed in a mechanical shop with some exposure to inclement weather, potentially dangerous machinery and tools, airborne particles, and fumes.