What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Maintenance Mechanic position at Larimer County?
Overview
Join the Larimer County Fleet Department as an Equipment Maintenance Mechanic!
This is an excellent position for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working on a variety of fleet equipment. In this role, you will be assigned repairs, inspections, and maintenance of light, and/or medium, fleet vehicles and equipment.
Your expertise will play a key role in supporting county operations by keeping our fleet in top condition, whether you’re tackling routine service or troubleshooting complex issues.
The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with potential weekend, overtime, and occasional on-call responsibilities. A tool and boot allowance is available after six months.
Brand New Shop Now Open!
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
Supplemental Information
A successful candidate must be able to complete physical testing based on the Essential Job Functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
Join the Larimer County Fleet Department as an Equipment Maintenance Mechanic!
This is an excellent position for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working on a variety of fleet equipment. In this role, you will be assigned repairs, inspections, and maintenance of light, and/or medium, fleet vehicles and equipment.
Your expertise will play a key role in supporting county operations by keeping our fleet in top condition, whether you’re tackling routine service or troubleshooting complex issues.
The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with potential weekend, overtime, and occasional on-call responsibilities. A tool and boot allowance is available after six months.
Brand New Shop Now Open!
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
- Use a computerized work order system.
- Perform field and shop inspections of medium and light equipment to identify repair needs and make field repairs when possible.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Ensure compliance with DOT standards and inspections.
What We're Looking For
- Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel and gas engines, brake systems, transmissions, differentials, and axle assemblies.
- Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues.
- Proficiency in using computer equipment for diagnostics and repairs.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities or certification in auto or diesel technology from an accredited program.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
- Possession of, and ability to maintain, a Class "B" CDL at the discretion of the Fleet Director, depending upon necessity and position, required
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Supplemental Information
A successful candidate must be able to complete physical testing based on the Essential Job Functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
