Douglas County Government (CO)
Mechanic - Heavy Duty
Douglas County Government (CO), Castle Rock, Colorado, United States, 80104
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is journeyman level work responsible for preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on all of the County vehicles and equipment. Repairs automotive and heavy construction equipment, including repair of gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems (lights, wiring, A/C and D/C motors), hydraulic, air cooling and pneumatic systems, and adjustment of drive train and brakes. Repairs snow and ice equipment such as computerized controls, electric over hydraulic controls, sanders, pre‑wet and anti‑ice liquid systems. Inspects defective and malfunctioning equipment and performs diagnostic tests using engine and charging system analyzers, pressure gauges, laptop computers with diagnostic software and other required tools. Dismantles and repairs internal combustion engines, transmissions, pumps, auxiliary equipment, generators, compressors and clutches. Changes lubricants and filters and performs other preventive maintenance functions as necessary. Performs safety inspections on any/all County equipment. Performs service calls in the field and may recommend evacuation of equipment to a primary repair facility or outside vendor. Service calls may be required after normal shop hours on an on‑call basis. May obtain certification to service or repair A/C systems and perform heavy‑duty opacity diesel emissions. On‑call during snow season and may provide mechanical support to snow removal operations in the shop and sometimes in the field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or GED equivalent. Three years of automotive/diesel mechanical experience, five years preferred. Preferred experience with computerized maintenance software. Preferred experience with Force Controls. A combination of education and experience may be considered. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License upon hire. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Ability to possess a State of Colorado Class (A) Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement after hire. Incumbents must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements. Successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database. BENEFITS
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
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This is journeyman level work responsible for preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on all of the County vehicles and equipment. Repairs automotive and heavy construction equipment, including repair of gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems (lights, wiring, A/C and D/C motors), hydraulic, air cooling and pneumatic systems, and adjustment of drive train and brakes. Repairs snow and ice equipment such as computerized controls, electric over hydraulic controls, sanders, pre‑wet and anti‑ice liquid systems. Inspects defective and malfunctioning equipment and performs diagnostic tests using engine and charging system analyzers, pressure gauges, laptop computers with diagnostic software and other required tools. Dismantles and repairs internal combustion engines, transmissions, pumps, auxiliary equipment, generators, compressors and clutches. Changes lubricants and filters and performs other preventive maintenance functions as necessary. Performs safety inspections on any/all County equipment. Performs service calls in the field and may recommend evacuation of equipment to a primary repair facility or outside vendor. Service calls may be required after normal shop hours on an on‑call basis. May obtain certification to service or repair A/C systems and perform heavy‑duty opacity diesel emissions. On‑call during snow season and may provide mechanical support to snow removal operations in the shop and sometimes in the field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or GED equivalent. Three years of automotive/diesel mechanical experience, five years preferred. Preferred experience with computerized maintenance software. Preferred experience with Force Controls. A combination of education and experience may be considered. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License upon hire. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Ability to possess a State of Colorado Class (A) Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement after hire. Incumbents must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements. Successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database. BENEFITS
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
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