Automotive and Equip Technician

Automotive & Equipment Technician

Hiring Range: $26.70 - $30.05 per hour

New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!

About the Position: The City of Grand Junction is seeking a skilled Automotive and Equipment Technician to join our team. Under direction of the Fleet Supervisor and/or Transit Fleet Supervisor, perform journey-level preventive maintenance, and repairs on City and/or Public Transportation equipment such as automobiles, trucks, busses, and a variety of equipment powered by diesel, compressed natural gas, and gasoline; perform thorough visual inspections and complex technical repairs on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to insure safe operation of such in compliance to local, state, and federal requirements. If you are an accountable, reliable, and motivated technician with a passion for high-quality work, we encourage you to apply today!

About Our Culture: At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. About the Fleet Team Division: The Fleet Services Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 700 pieces of equipment that are utilized to serve our community in the areas of Public Safety, Street Maintenance, Wastewater, Water, Solid Waste, Recycling, Urban Forestry, Parks and Open Space, as well as Public Transportation through a collaborative partnership with Grand Valley Transit. This is an ideal opportunity for someone dedicated to providing exemplary service who wants to be part of a diverse team that plays an important part in providing services directly to the community we live in.

We are looking to hire one Automotive and Equipment technician to work on the city fleet. The schedule for this position will be Monday – Friday from 6:00am to 3:00pm. City fleet includes light, medium and heavy duty vehicles, construction equipment, trash trucks, street sweepers etc.

We are also looking for one Automotive and Equipment Technician to work on the Grand Valley Transit fleet. The schedule for this position will be Tuesday – Saturday from 6:00am to 3:00pm. Grand Valley Transit fleet is made up of low floor and cutaway buses; this entire fleet is CNG powered.

What You'll Do:

• Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems; install, adjust, maintain, and repair electrical timers, electronic and hydraulic valves, and controllers.
• Convert automobiles and other assigned equipment from standard production units to specialized City units as required; install decals and numbers on units; fabricate and install specialized equipment on units such as amplifiers, light bars, shotgun racks, cages, and overhead pipe racks.
• Develop and install complex hydraulic systems on vehicles; determine the amount of pressure and flow needed to operate specialized equipment.
• Perform wood and metal fabrication on special projects; determine materials needed and basic design; perform gas and electric welding.
• Perform thorough diagnostic procedures on a variety of complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems through the use of visual inspections and specialized testing equipment and devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Three (3) years of automotive and/or equipment repair experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by specialized training in preventative maintenance and routine repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment or a related field.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of Air Conditioning Recovery and Recycle certification.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

Notice to Applicants: In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility: The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

Explore the Area: Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits), we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses, such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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