Apprentice Mechanic or Mechanic; Heavy Duty

Overview

This is an entry level or journeyman level work responsible for preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on all of the County vehicles and equipment.

• Repairs automotive and heavy construction equipment, including the repair of gasoline and/or diesel engines; repair of electrical systems including lights, wiring, and A/C and D/C motors; repair of hydraulic, air cooling and pneumatic systems; repair and adjustment to drive train and brakes.
• Repairs to snow and ice equipment, including computerized controls, electric over hydraulic controls, sanders, pre-wet and anti-ice liquid systems.
• Inspects defective and malfunctioning equipment and performs diagnostic tests using engine and charging system analyzers, pressure gauges, laptop computers with diagnostic software and other equipment as required.
• Dismantles and repairs internal combustion engines, transmissions, pumps, auxiliary equipment, generators, compressors and clutches.
• Changes lubricants and filters. Performs other preventive maintenance functions as necessary. Performs safety inspections on any/all County equipment.
• Performs service calls in the field. May recommend evacuation of equipment to a primary repair facility or outside vendor. Service calls may also be required after normal shop hours on an on-call basis.
• Have or be capable of obtaining certification to service or repair A/C systems and perform heavy duty opacity diesel emissions.
• On call during snow season. This position may provide mechanical support to snow removal operations in shop and sometimes in the field.

Apprentice Mechanic

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of automotive/diesel mechanical experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Mechanic

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of automotive/diesel mechanical experience, five years preferred.
• Preferred experience with computerized maintenance software.
• Preferred experience with Force Controls.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

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Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to:
Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide. Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below.

• 10 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
• 9 hours of paid vacation per month
• 8 hours of paid sick time per month
• Medical insurance employees can choose from three plan options:
  United Healthcare Doctors Plan, United Healthcare HDHP Plan or United Healthcare Choice Plus Plan.
• Life insurance 1.5 times employee salary at no cost to employee
• Short-term and long-term disability at no cost to employee
• Mandatory retirement – defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
• Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase

Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training. Part-time employees receive a pro-rated benefits package.