Mechanic I or II; DOE

Serve Your Community, Grow Your Career, and Enjoy Great Benefits:

Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available.

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team in a positive work environment
• Make a real impact in the Aspen community through meaningful public service
• Enjoy flexible schedules and a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Access generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses
• Take advantage of free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley
• Grow your skills with professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Protect your health with medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs
• Earn monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices
• Plan for the future with competitive retirement options (Social Security, 401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title:
Mechanic I or II(Depending on Experience, DOE)

Department:
Streets

Classification:
Non Exempt

* Hiring Range - Depending on Experience (DOE):

• Mechanic I: $28.57/hourly - $32.15/hourly
• Mechanic II: $33.95/hourly - $38.20/hourly

* Salary Range:

• Mechanic I: $28.57/hourly - $42.87/hourly
• Mechanic II: $33.95/hourly - $50.92/hourly

Position Summary:

• Mechanic I: Performs a variety of entry- to intermediate-level mechanical, technical, and preventive maintenance duties for the Streets Department and Fleet Maintenance, consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement.
• Mechanic II: Performs a variety of skilled journey-level mechanical, technical, diagnostic, and preventive maintenance duties for the Streets Department and Fleet Maintenance, consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: This position works under the general supervision of the Fleet Operations Manager.

Preventative Maintenance

• Provides entry-level and professional level maintenance on all types of gas and diesel-powered vehicles, including heavy and small equipment. Monitors, coordinates, and performs preventative maintenance duties in compliance with established schedules and procedures. Maintains records and logs on equipment maintenance. Enters repair orders and runs service reports. Prepares oil samples on equipment. Performs other duties relative to preventive maintenance as required.
• Performs electrical diagnostics and repair on all types of vehicles and equipment. Tire changing and repair, the ability and understanding to read hydraulic and electrical schematics. Performs field service as needed on all types of equipment. Washes vehicles and takes other appropriate maintenance measures, as needed. Performs other duties relative to equipment maintenance as required or assigned.

Repair/Mechanic

• Performs entry-level mechanical repairs. Repairs, rebuilds, replaces and/or fabricates parts on all City of Aspen vehicles and equipment as necessary. Follows established standard repair procedures and works within appropriate time frame to insure professional and efficient repairs. Employs welding and fabrication skills in the repair of vehicles and equipment and to assist the Street Department and/or other City departments in their normal operations or in Special Projects.

Diagnostics

• Performs entry-level diagnostics. Examines and analyzes gasoline and diesel-powered vehicle parts and/or units to identify problems. Determines type and degree of problem. Diagnoses solution and/or repair to correct problems. Reads, studies, interprets, and determines schematics for diagnosis and repair. Uses available resources such as training, factory bulletins, Mitchell Manual, or other mechanics to accurately diagnose problems and identify solutions.

Advanced…