Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Mechanic I and II:

• 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.

Mechanic III (in additional to Mechanic I and II):

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

This position follows a sequence:

• 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 to 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 with relevance 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

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

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.