Lead Mechanic

About the Role

This is Master Technician level work with a leadership role. This position performs preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on County vehicles and equipment and assists the shop supervisor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Repairs automotive and heavy construction equipment to include; the repair of gasoline and/or diesel engines; repair of electrical systems including lights, wiring and A/C and D/C motors; repair of hydraulic, air cooling and pneumatic systems; repair and adjustment to drive train and brakes.
• Repairs to snow and ice equipment to include 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 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 as necessary. Performs safety inspections on any/all County equipment.
• Performs service calls in the field. May recommend evacuation of equipment to a primary repair facility or outside vendor. Service calls may also be required after normal shop hours on an on-call basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Graduation from automotive or heavy equipment technical training school is preferred.
• Six (6) years of automotive/diesel mechanical experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Initiative to continue growth and knowledge with related classes and trainings that are being offered.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Colorado Class "B" CDL drivers permit withing 90 days and license with no "E" restriction within 2 years from date of hire. Class “A” is preferred.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Aire Pollution Control Division Diesel Fleet Self-Certification Program inspection card.