Heavy Equipment Mechanic I or II

***THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS***

• Assists in performing diagnostics, minor repairs, and general maintenance on gas hybrid, gasoline, and diesel engines, and major drive train components transmissions, differentials, and drive units, under direct supervision. 
• Assists in performs diagnostics, minor repairs on emissions systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical circuits, air conditioning systems, air systems, and hydraulic systems, under direct supervision.
• Assists in performing safety repairs to comply with DOT regulations including air and hydraulic brake systems, repairs and adjusts lights, aligns front and rear ends; balances tires, adjusts drive lines and repairs damaged vehicle bodies.
• Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork related to job assignments and time cards.
• Assists in performing general in shop repairs of minor system failures including lights, brakes, brake adjustments, air system leaks, two-way radio system installations, cooling system problems and fuel system problems.
• Assists in emergency road calls, which may require wrecker service or special transportation; assists in on-site services 
• Assists in rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, single and twin screw rear axles and compressor systems.
• Assists in performing engineering, layout, fabrication and installation of new equipment or repairs and redesign on existing equipment.
• Cleans and organizes shop and equipment, changes solvents and disposes of trash and waste as required.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor. 
• Orders and picks up parts.
• Assists in welding repairs.

• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs and general maintenance on gas hybrid, gasoline and diesel engines and major drive train components transmissions, differentials and drive units. 
• Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs on emissions systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical circuits, air conditioning systems, air systems and hydraulic systems.
• Performs safety repairs to comply with DOT regulations including air and hydraulic brake systems, repairs and adjusts lights, aligns front and rear ends; balances tires, adjusts drive lines and repairs damaged vehicle bodies.
• Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system.
• Completes all necessary paperwork related to job assignments and time cards.
• Performs general in shop repairs of minor system failures including lights, brakes, brake adjustments, air system leaks, two-way radio system installations, cooling system problems and fuel system problems.
• Makes emergency road calls, which may require wrecker service or special transportation.
• Rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, single and twin screw rear axles and compressor systems.
• Performs engineering, layout, fabrication and installation of new equipment or repairs and redesign on existing equipment.
• Cleans and organizes shop and equipment, changes solvents and disposes of trash and waste as required.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.
• Answers phone and radio calls.  
• Orders and picks up parts.
• Provides instruction on equipment operation.
• Makes welding repairs.
• Performs on-site service and emergency calls.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Current enrollment in a vocational school or training preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment preferred.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial B Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Forklift operator certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck within two (2) years of hire in one (1) or more of the following required: 
• Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Truck Equipment Installation and Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, and/or Auxiliary/Power Systems Installation and Repair.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

• Two (2) years or more experience performing mechanical repairs on all heavy-duty vehicles and equipment required.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Forklift operator certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Medium/Heavy Truck within one (1) year of hire in one (1) or more of the following required:
• Gasoline Engines, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Truck Equipment Installation and Repair, Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair, and/or Auxiliary/Power Systems Installation and Repair.

• Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must maintain licenses and certifications.

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)