Public Works - Fleet Mechanic III

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Who We Are

Park County Government serves over 18,000 residents in communities that span our rugged and cherished mountain communities. We strive to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment and rural character. We deliver services and set standards that reflect our values and preserve our unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy.

We are seeking people who have a strong work-ethic, self-starters, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.

We thrive on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. Together, we all make Park County a great place to live and work.

What We Provide

We are always hiring and want to help you start your career with us! Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive benefits, remote work opportunities, advancement and continuing education, and a hard-working yet family-friendly culture.

General: Perform highly skilled mechanical repair and diagnostic work in the maintenance and/or repair of Park County vehicles and equipment in the Public Works shops and in the field.

• Perform preventative maintenance work to include changing oil and filters, grease and lube service, change-balance-rotate tires, and other filter replacements as well as any other intensive technical requirements.
• Perform shop cleanup tasks such as sweeping, washing down, and putting tools and equipment in assigned locations when finished using them.
• Painting and placing of decals.
• Inspect and repair vehicles and equipment to comply with Public Works and DOT (Department of Transportation) standards and regulations.
• Document job time, vehicle hours and miles, parts used per job, parts needed, and any repairs accomplished. Provide this needed important information to proper personnel.
• Help provide field service in emergency situations.
• Repair, rebuild, replace and diagnose problems in a wide variety of County equipment such as heavy and light duty trucks, tractors, snowplow equipment, sand spreaders, graders, loaders, dozers specialty type equipment, and various small engine equipment and tools.
• Repair, rebuild or replace individual components of complex pieces of specialty equipment to include hydraulic pumps and motors, crushers and conveyors, electrical and generation units as well as any other typr of equipment.
• Operate all classes of vehicles and equipment to troubleshoot, test, and confirm repairs needed or that have been completed.
• Design and fabricate parts and/or tools to complete a work assignment or project.
• Performs welding and fabrication work, which may include cutting metal, fabricating components, or soldering metal components.
  • Thorough in-depth knowledge of the design, role and function of diesel, gas, hydraulic, hydrostatic, electrical, and mechanical type systems.
  • Ability to thoroughly diagnose and repair through the use of the latest technological equipment.
  • Ability to utilize the tools of the trade including wrenches, sockets, pliers, testers, screwdrivers, precision measurement tools, brake lathes, hydraulic and air presses, and required ancillary tools.
  • Ability to write, read and understand manuals, sketches, schematics, specifications and other shop related directions.
  • Ability to plan and estimate jobs within the scope of assigned duties and responsibilities.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently and produce quality work.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers.
  • Preform diagnostics through sight, smell and sound.
  • Knowledge and skills in welding (stick, mig, tig), Oxy Acetylene equipment and plasma cutters.
  • Ability to provide guidance to Mechanic I and II.
  • Must pass a background checks, the pre-employment drug test and motor vehicle record.
• Perform all work and functions in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Provide quality and consistency in all endeavors.
• Participate in Emergency Support Functions.

Schedule/

Hours:

Some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. The normal work week is 40 hours. Overtime may be required for projects, emergencies and snow removal. Employees will report to…