Douglas County, CO
Mechanic - Heavy Duty
Employment Type:
Full-time Regular
Pay Range:
$57,496.00 - 86,244.00
Location:
Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt:
N
Elected Office / Department:
FACILITIES
This is journeyman level work responsible for preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on all of the County vehicles and equipment.
Generally, the hiring range is $57,496- $71,870 annually, with additional consideration for qualifications, education, and experience.
This position includes an annual clothing allowance of $150 and a monthly tool allowance of $100.
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefits Guide.
Typical work schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, additional overtime hours may be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Repairs automotive and heavy construction equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic, air cooling, pneumatic systems, and drive train and brakes.
Repairs snow and ice equipment, including computerized controls, electric and 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, laptops with diagnostic software, and other equipment as required.
Dismantles and repairs internal combustion engines, transmissions, pumps, auxiliary equipment, generators, compressors, and clutches.
Changes lubricants and filters, performs other preventive maintenance functions, and performs safety inspections on all County equipment.
Performs service calls in the field and may recommend evacuation of equipment to a primary repair facility or outside vendor.
May be required on‑call during snow season and provide mechanical support to snow removal operations.
Has or seeks certification to service or repair A/C systems and perform heavy‑duty opacity diesel emissions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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 the time of hire and periodically throughout employment. The ability to obtain 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 is required.
Availability / Accessibility The position requires the incumbent to remain available via mobile cellular device/email access during and after normally scheduled business hours.
Additional Information Closing Date: 1/16/2026 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. Employee may be required to perform additional duties or hours. Exempt employees working more than 40 hours a week during an emergency may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation per County policies.
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Full-time Regular
Pay Range:
$57,496.00 - 86,244.00
Location:
Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt:
N
Elected Office / Department:
FACILITIES
This is journeyman level work responsible for preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on all of the County vehicles and equipment.
Generally, the hiring range is $57,496- $71,870 annually, with additional consideration for qualifications, education, and experience.
This position includes an annual clothing allowance of $150 and a monthly tool allowance of $100.
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefits Guide.
Typical work schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, additional overtime hours may be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Repairs automotive and heavy construction equipment, including gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic, air cooling, pneumatic systems, and drive train and brakes.
Repairs snow and ice equipment, including computerized controls, electric and 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, laptops with diagnostic software, and other equipment as required.
Dismantles and repairs internal combustion engines, transmissions, pumps, auxiliary equipment, generators, compressors, and clutches.
Changes lubricants and filters, performs other preventive maintenance functions, and performs safety inspections on all County equipment.
Performs service calls in the field and may recommend evacuation of equipment to a primary repair facility or outside vendor.
May be required on‑call during snow season and provide mechanical support to snow removal operations.
Has or seeks certification to service or repair A/C systems and perform heavy‑duty opacity diesel emissions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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 the time of hire and periodically throughout employment. The ability to obtain 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 is required.
Availability / Accessibility The position requires the incumbent to remain available via mobile cellular device/email access during and after normally scheduled business hours.
Additional Information Closing Date: 1/16/2026 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. Employee may be required to perform additional duties or hours. Exempt employees working more than 40 hours a week during an emergency may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation per County policies.
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