Equipment Mechanic, Heavy; Reopened

About the Department

The Deschutes County Road Department is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the County road system, consisting of approximately 900 miles of roadway. Our Mission:
We strive to maintain the quality and improve the experience for all users of the Deschutes County transportation system.

Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provides County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices. Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon.

We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big‑city opportunities and small‑town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

Deschutes County is accepting applications for an Equipment Mechanic with a preferred background in heavy truck repair. The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing a variety of skilled mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and modifications to automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment, and other machinery and construction equipment in shop and field environments.

• Perform preventative maintenance on all types of automotive, heavy truck, and heavy construction equipment including upfitting, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing and replacing components and related parts.
• Conduct inspections and tune‑ups using diagnostic equipment like computer access tools and voltage meters.
• Major repairs of gas and diesel equipment including engine, transmission, differential, final drive, front end, hydraulic, and related equipment systems.
• Complete a variety of tire replacements and repairs, test driving, fueling, and parking of equipment.
• Troubleshooting, rebuilding, welding, and fabricating parts and accessories.

• Standard methods, materials, tools, equipment, and technology of the mechanic trade.
• Mechanical principles, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Testing equipment used for testing and repairing starting systems, charging systems, engine performance testing, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, fuel systems, drive trains and related automotive and heavy equipment components.

• Diagnosing and making skilled repairs and adjustments.
• Locating, diagnosing and repairing most mechanical malfunctions in gas‑ and diesel‑powered vehicles and equipment.
• Welding, fabricating, and modifying equipment, performing engine performance tests and repairs on diesel and gas engines using diagnostic tools.
• Using a computerized Fleet Management Program for timekeeping, opening and closing work orders, and related fleet programs.
• Driving all County equipment/vehicles on roads for field repair and test driving to diagnose and confirm repair.

* This posting is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

$5,096.75 to $6,581.85 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union represented position is available immediately. This position is reopened until filled.

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on‑site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time‑off (14‑18 hours/month to start, pro‑rated for part‑time), holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Effective Jan. 1, 2026:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on‑site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time‑off (14‑18…