Automotive & Heavy Equipment Technician III Job Boulder area,Colorado USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire an Automotive & Heavy Equipment Technician III. The Automotive & Heavy Equipment Technician III is the lead / specialist level classification in the equipment technician series. The Automotive & Heavy Equipment Technician III performs a variety of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of light duty, medium duty, heavy trailer, truck and road maintenance equipment.

This is a full‑time, benefited position that will work Monday – Thursday from 6am – 4:30pm during April‑October and Monday – Friday from 7am – 3:30pm during October – April. The position will work out of 5201 St Vrain Road, Longmont, CO 80503.

Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non‑exempt (eligible for overtime).

Hiring Salary Range

$70,428.00 to $85,908.00 Annually

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Tentative Hiring Timeline

Phone Screening:
Week of March 16th
First Round Interviews:
Week of March 16th
Second Round Interviews:
Week of March 23rd
Reference Check:
Week of March 23rd

New employees receive an 80‑hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re‑hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit student aid.gov for more information.

Responsibilities

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 systems, CAN data bus systems, heating and 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 in compliance with state and federal regulations

Performs general and specialized metal fabrication and welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using gas torch, ARC, MIG, and TIG welders

Diagnoses and solves complex, non‑routine, and remote 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

Operates equipment such as; cars, trucks, snow plows, graders, dozers, loaders, and semi‑trucks for testing, repair and delivery purposes in compliance with D.O.T regulations

Performs related work, as required

May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE:

When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. 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 attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our position. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

A high school diploma or equivalent
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.

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 license (CDL) with manual transmission endorsement or be able to…


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