Mechanic (Light Duty)

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.

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.

Additional Information

For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: Douglas County Careers Page.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below: Employee Benefit Guide.

Why Douglas County?

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and employee training.
• 11 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday.
• 9 hours of paid vacation per month.
• 8 hours of paid sick time per month.
• Medical insurance employees can choose from two plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan or United Healthcare HDHP Plan.
• Life insurance 2 times employee salary at no cost to employee.
• Mandatory retirement – defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database. Additional Information