Automotive & Equipment Technician

Hiring range: $26.70 - $30.05 per hour

About the Position

The City of Grand Junction is seeking a skilled Automotive and Equipment Technician to join our team. Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, perform journey-level preventive maintenance; conduct thorough visual inspections and complex technical repairs on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to ensure safe operation in compliance with 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 utilized to serve our community in Public Safety, Street Maintenance, Wastewater, Water, Solid Waste, Recycling, Urban Forestry, Parks, and Open Space. 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 role in delivering services directly to the community.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Diagnose and find the root cause of issues in interlock and safety systems by reading, interpreting, and following wiring diagrams.
• Perform thorough diagnostic procedures on a variety of complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems using visual inspections, specialized testing equipment, and critical thinking skills.
• Diagnose and repair major and minor components such as ignition, brakes, transmissions, and drivetrain components.
• Perform wood and metal fabrication as needed for the installation of specialized equipment; determine materials needed and basic design.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of automotive and/or equipment repair experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by specialized training in preventive 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 safety-sensitive, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education (e.g., years of attendance or graduation) on your application, resume, or attachments.