Automotive and Equipment Technician
City of Grand Junction
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Grand Junction, Colorado
Contract type: Full time
AUTOMOTIVE & EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Seeking a skilled Automotive & Equipment Technician to join our fleet team.
Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, this position will perform
Journey-Level Preventive maintenance and repairs on Compressed Natural Gas
powered Transit buses; perform thorough visual inspections and complex
technical repairs on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and
electrical systems to ensure safe operation of such in compliance to local,
state, and federal requirements.
This position will be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday 6:00AM - 3:00PM.
If you are an accountable, reliable, and motivated technician with a
passion for high-quality work, we encourage you to apply today!
About The Fleet Team Division
The Fleet Services Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of
over 700 pieces of equipment that are utilized to serve our community in the
areas of Public Safety, Street Maintenance, Wastewater, Water, Solid
Waste, Recycling, Urban Forestry, Parks and Open Space, as well as
Public Transportation through a collaborative partnership with Grand Valley
Transit. This is an ideal opportunity for someone dedicated to providing
exemplary service, who wants to be part of a diverse team that plays an
important part in providing services directly to the community we live in.
What You'll Do
Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair
of electrical systems; install, adjust, maintain, and repair
electrical timers, electronic and hydraulic valves, and controllers.
Convert automobiles and other assigned equipment from standard production
units to specialized units as required; install decals and numbers on
units; fabricate and install specialized equipment on units such as
amplifiers, light bars, shotgun racks, cages, and overhead pipe racks.
Develop and install complex hydraulic systems on vehicles; determine the
amount of pressure and flow needed to operate specialized equipment.
Perform wood and metal fabrication on special projects; determine materials
needed and basic design; perform gas and electric welding.
Perform thorough diagnostic procedures on a variety of complex mechanical,
hydraulic, and electrical systems through the use of visual inspections and
specialized testing equipment and devices.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be
subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For
Three (3) years of automotive and/or equipment repair experience.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by specialized training in
preventative maintenance and routine repair of gas and diesel-powered
equipment or a related field.
Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Class B commercial
driver's license with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum
requirements may be substituted.
To view the full job description for Automotive and Equipment Technician,
please click the application link.
Seeking a skilled Automotive & Equipment Technician to join our fleet team.
Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, this position will perform
Journey-Level Preventive maintenance and repairs on Compressed Natural Gas
powered Transit buses; perform thorough visual inspections and complex
technical repairs on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and
electrical systems to ensure safe operation of such in compliance to local,
state, and federal requirements.
This position will be scheduled Tuesday-Saturday 6:00AM - 3:00PM.
If you are an accountable, reliable, and motivated technician with a
passion for high-quality work, we encourage you to apply today!
About The Fleet Team Division
The Fleet Services Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of
over 700 pieces of equipment that are utilized to serve our community in the
areas of Public Safety, Street Maintenance, Wastewater, Water, Solid
Waste, Recycling, Urban Forestry, Parks and Open Space, as well as
Public Transportation through a collaborative partnership with Grand Valley
Transit. This is an ideal opportunity for someone dedicated to providing
exemplary service, who wants to be part of a diverse team that plays an
important part in providing services directly to the community we live in.
What You'll Do
Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair
of electrical systems; install, adjust, maintain, and repair
electrical timers, electronic and hydraulic valves, and controllers.
Convert automobiles and other assigned equipment from standard production
units to specialized units as required; install decals and numbers on
units; fabricate and install specialized equipment on units such as
amplifiers, light bars, shotgun racks, cages, and overhead pipe racks.
Develop and install complex hydraulic systems on vehicles; determine the
amount of pressure and flow needed to operate specialized equipment.
Perform wood and metal fabrication on special projects; determine materials
needed and basic design; perform gas and electric welding.
Perform thorough diagnostic procedures on a variety of complex mechanical,
hydraulic, and electrical systems through the use of visual inspections and
specialized testing equipment and devices.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be
subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For
Three (3) years of automotive and/or equipment repair experience.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by specialized training in
preventative maintenance and routine repair of gas and diesel-powered
equipment or a related field.
Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Class B commercial
driver's license with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum
requirements may be substituted.
To view the full job description for Automotive and Equipment Technician,
please click the application link.
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