Mechanic (Light Duty)

Mechanic (Light Duty)

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 $58,395-$72,994 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary. 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 but not limited to: 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 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.
• Have or be capable of obtaining certification to service or repair A/C systems and perform heavy duty opacity diesel emissions.
• On call during snow season. This position may provide mechanical support to snow removal operations in shop and sometimes in the field

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 time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• The ability to possess a State of Colorado Class (A) Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement after hire. Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.

Closing Date: 9/11/2026 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. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.