Mechanic

Salary: $2,242.94 - $3,925.14 biweekly (hiring range: $28.04 - $43.81 hourly). Starting pay determined by qualifications and experience.

About the role

Repairs, maintains, and inspects all Pitkin County fleet vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and proper functioning.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and repair on assigned vehicles and equipment; tags out-of-service issues and informs the Fleet Supervisor.
• Performs Department of Transportation inspections on heavy equipment and emergency equipment, including fire trucks, snowplows, and ambulances.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs heavy and light equipment and vehicles.
• Completes steel welding and fabrication, and aluminum welding.
• Maintains repair notes and data entry into Fleet Management system.
• Participates in snow removal and yard clean-up of shop grounds.
• Works on a variety of tasks as required and assigned by Supervisor.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues.

Mechanic III only: Acts as Fleet Supervisor in their absence when assigned.

Requirements

• Mechanic I:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Up to one year of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
  • ASE certifications preferred.
  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Mechanic II (in addition to Level I):
  • 1 to 3 years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
  • Class B Commercial Colorado Driver’s License.
  • EPA 609 A/C Certification.
  • 3 OEM Certificates of Completion relevant to Pitkin County Fleet.
• Mechanic III (in addition to Level I):
  • 3+ years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles.
  • ASE Master Light or Heavy Truck Mechanic certification.
  • 5 OEM Certificates of Completion relevant to Pitkin County Fleet.

Skills

• Knowledge of County policies and procedures, state and federal laws, and regulations governing work performed.
• Record keeping and records management rules and standards.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure and in emergency situations.
• Interacting with people of diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Following and communicating verbal and written instructions effectively.
• Using standard personal computer software and specialized state and County software.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed in a mechanical shop with exposure to inclement weather, potentially dangerous machinery and tools, airborne particles, and fumes. The employee must perform essential functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for disabilities if requested.

Benefits

Full-time position with benefits. For details, refer to the 2025 Employee Benefits Guide (English) or Spanish version.

Schedule

Full-time, hourly position.