Fleet Technician II - Colorado Air & Space Port - 165201

Salary : $59,010.40 - $82,614.55 Annually

Location : Watkins, CO

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 06856

Department : Fleet and Facilities Mgmt

Division : Fleet

Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Our Mission : To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO : Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification : OnsiteJob duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

What Success Looks Like In This Job

Adams County is seeking a highly skilled candidate for our Fleet Technician II position within our Facilities & Fleet Operations Department. The candidate will perform highly skilled tasks involved in making necessary mechanical repairs to a variety of Fleet vehicles and equipment. The Facilities & Fleet Operations department supports Adams County's vision as the most innovative inclusive county in America for all families & businesses.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical problems on county vehicles and equipment.
• Overhaul, maintain and repair gasoline and diesel engines.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, computer controls, electronic controls, microprocessors, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters, and batteries.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and recondition hydraulic systems and high-pressure water systems, including pumps, valves, rams, hoses, and motors.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair high-pressure air systems, including rebuilding of pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair chassis, steering assemblies and other complex mechanical components.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair front and rear drive axles, transmissions, drive train components, belts, gears, chain drives, and propeller shafts.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair air conditioning systems, repair vacuum and electronic controls for air delivery and system operation.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair fuel injection systems in diesel and gasoline applications.
• Repair and replace components such as generators, distributors, relays, lights, switches, and high voltage light systems.
• Repair, adjust, and replace brake components including wheel cylinders, master cylinders, shoes, pads, machine drums and rotors, hydraulic and air brake components including slack adjusters, shoes, drums modulators and supply systems.
• Repair and replace tires; check and adjust vehicle alignment.
• Repair and maintain sanders, plows, and related snow removal equipment and systems.
• Install public safety equipment on county vehicles including light bars, insignias and numbers, radios, and antennas.
• Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts and equipment for county vehicles and equipment; perform minor body and chassis repair. Weld, braze, solder, and cut by torch, electric arc, mig welder, and plasma cutter; manufacture components to improve the operation of equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform daily and annual vehicle safety inspection.
• Perform vehicle emission inspections; perform necessary repairs.
• Assist in the training of county staff in the operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain and repair shop equipment including hoists, grinders, welders, compressors, steam cleaners, and presses.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools; ensure compliance with established and county approved safety procedures.
• Maintain work, time, and material records, using the automated shop management system.
• Assist other technicians in the performance of mechanical repairs as required.
• Must be able to respond to service calls and to work during snowstorms as scheduled.
• Must have your own tools.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

More Qualifications for Success

Three (3) years of journey-level experience performing minor and major repairs to vehicles and equipment.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License with no restrictions

Adams County complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect :

Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

Dental / Vision / Medical Plans

Generous Vacation / Sick leave

Long-Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect :

Employee Fitness Center

Employee Health Clinics

Flexible Work Schedules

Recreation Center Discounts

Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Wellness programs

Lactation friendly certified workplace

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Do you possess three (3) years of journey-level experience performing minor and major repairs to vehicles and equipment?

A requirement of the position is that you possess at least a high school diploma or GED. Do you meet this requirement?

Do you currently possess a Colorado Commercial Driver's License, Class B? If not, will you be able to obtain a CDL B class license within 90 days of employment?

Do you have your own tools?

Are you able to work after hours in case of an emergency or be on call in case of a weather event?

Are you a graduate from an Automotive Technical training program?

Please explain your prior experience working in an automotive or heavy equipment shop.

Are you familiar with any diagnostic equipment? If so, please give details.

Do you have any prior experience with any fleet management software? If so, what program(s) have you are you familiar with?

Have you completed any certification testing through ASE? If yes, please list.

Required Question

Salary : $59,010 - $82,615