What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive & Heavy Equipment Technician position at Boulder County?
The Transportation department of Boulder County is hiring a Automotive & Heavy Equipment Technician. The Automotive & Heavy Equipment Technician, Senior is the lead/ specialist level classification in the equipment technician series. The Automotive & Heavy Equipment Technician, Senior performs a variety of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of light duty, medium duty, heavy trailer, truck and road maintenance equipment.
Work hours are Monday - Friday from 7am-3:30pm. This position will work out of Longmont, CO. Under FSLA guidelines this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Hiring salary range: $50,856.00 - $55,903.92 Annually
Classification salary range: $50,856.00 - $73,224.00 Annually
Work hours are Monday - Friday from 7am-3:30pm. This position will work out of Longmont, CO. Under FSLA guidelines this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Hiring salary range: $50,856.00 - $55,903.92 Annually
Classification salary range: $50,856.00 - $73,224.00 Annually
- Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs and general maintenance on gas hybrid, gasoline and diesel engines and major drive train components transmissions, differentials and drive units
- Performs and directs diagnostics, major and minor repairs on emissions system, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical circuits, air conditioning systems, air systems and hydraulic systems
- Performs major and minor tune-ups using appropriate technical information outlined by manufacturer
- Performs annual heavy diesel emissions test and D.O.T. inspections
- Performs general metal fabrication and welding, use of gas torch, arc and mig welders
- Diagnoses and solves complex and non-routine maintenance and repair problems
- Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system
- Assists with training of less experienced employees and directs work of others, as required
- Performs related work, as required
- May be reassigned during emergency situations
EDUCATION:
- A high school diploma, or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
- At least four years of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy trucks, heavy equipment, and mechanized automotive equipment
Additional related education may count towards required experience
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG TEST
- Applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug test to be considered
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:
- Applicants must pass a physical to be considered
TOOLS:
- Applicants must possess hand tools necessary to perform Mechanic III duties
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
- Applicants must possess a Class A or Class B commercial driver's dicense (CDL) within 9 months of hire date
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must register or be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, and must authorize Boulder County to perform a Full Query prior to hiring.
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Frederick, CO
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Vail, CO
