Fleet Mechanic

Mechanic Position

The Archuleta County Fleet Maintenance Department is actively seeking a full-time Mechanic. This is an entry level position that is perfect for one to start their career or for semi-retired individuals!

We offer an excellent benefit package, including health and dental coverage, county match retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance.

This position performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled work including:

• Performing routine preventative maintenance
• Repair faults listed on driver vehicle inspection report
• Replaces & repairs tires
• Diagnose and repair various vehicles and equipment
• Maintains/organizes the fleet shop
• Documents parts and labor
• Under general supervision performs journey-level work including:
• Overhauling, repairing, turning and related tasks on passenger vehicles, pick-up-trucks, emergency vehicles and heavy equipment.

Wage is dependent on qualifications and experience, may include a monthly tool allowance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

Vocational training in automotive mechanics preferred

Experience - One to two years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities.

Licenses and Certifications: - Possession of and ability to maintain a Colorado Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

• Vehicle and equipment maintenance techniques and practices.
• Proper tire maintenance and repair techniques.
• General operation of automotive and light, medium, and heavy construction equipment.
• Safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Practices and procedures to meet accepted quality and safety standards.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community.
• Perform duties independently without close supervision.
• Operate and move vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Maintain and repair assigned vehicles or equipment to meet service deadlines and established performance standards and objectives.
• Operate and communicate on two-way radios.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Pass random drug and alcohol testing.
• Provide and maintain proper hand tools to perform job requirements.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team. If this sounds like you, submit your application now!