Senior Mechanic

Under general supervision of the Shop Foreman, this Senior Mechanic is responsible for ensuring that County vehicles and equipment are available and in good repair at all times by performing a variety of skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of mechanized and automotive equipment.

• Maintain a clean, functional, and safe shop environment using appropriate safety equipment and procedures.
• Perform daily operations of equipment/vehicle maintenance for the Department and all other county vehicles.
• Adhere to all County policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to the management of assigned area.
• Maintain expert operating and maintenance knowledge of all vehicles and equipment owned, leased, or rented.
• Place orders for parts and pick up parts at suppliers when necessary.
• Report to Shop Foreman all incidents of equipment malfunction or failure, possible reasons, and suspected employee equipment abuse.
• Train and give general direction to lower classified employees as needed.
• Perform on‑call duties as required.
• Other related duties assigned by the Shop Foreman.

High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years experience as an automotive technician, or an associate’s degree in automotive maintenance or related field, or vocational training in automotive maintenance or related field.

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) T1‑T8 Certified or Master Mechanic with ASE T1‑T8 – Preferred.

Requires a journey level ability to independently accomplish tasks or projects of typical complexity in a consistent and accurate manner in a variety of situations. Generally acquired through at least five years of experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing mechanized and automotive equipment such as diesel engines, gas engines, and hydraulics.

• Journey level knowledge of standard practices, procedures, hazards, and safety precautions in the mechanical and construction trade.
• Ability to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, County departments, co‑workers, and other agencies.
• Proficiency in the adjustment, operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and automotive equipment, and in the use of mechanical tools, materials, and diagnostic equipment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to listen and transmit information clearly.

• Must possess a valid Colorado commercial driver license, Class B with tanker endorsement.
• Must pass background check:
  Criminal and Traffic.
• Must pass initial and all random alcohol & drug tests.
• Required legal authorization to work – United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have a working phone, can be either land line or cell phone.
• Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment.

Work is conducted primarily indoors in a shop environment with occasional outdoor activity. Exposure to cold, heat, wind, rain, dust, and snow. Noise level moderate to loud. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday; occasional travel to other locations may be required by passenger vehicle.

Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, talking, hand‑to‑hand use of tools, climbing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching. Handles up to 100 lbs occasionally, up to 30 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly. Minimal sitting at a computer for short periods. Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Clear Creek County provides reasonable job‑related accommodations for disabled persons.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, with certain legal exceptions.