Position: Mechanic Duties: Inspects and analyzes equipment to detect mechanical problems; determines corrective action; services and repairs numerous types of vehicles and equipment. Responds to emergency road calls of City vehicles and equipment. Checks with equipment supervisor on repair or replacement of major components for vehicles and equipment. Performs a variety of skilled tasks to include welding and fabricating equipment. Operates different welding equipment used for repair of parts. Fabricates items for various City departments. Repairs and maintains employers vehicles and equipment, i.e.; transmission repairs, trans-axle, both manual and automatic, clutch installations, brake relining and engine overhauling. Performs complex electric and hydraulic repairs. Maintains street sweepers, refuse trucks, dozers, and other related equipment and vehicles. Services vehicles and equipment by changing oil, rotating tires, and checking for any other damage. Performs the scheduled preventative maintenance on all fleet vehicles. Orders and picks up parts. Performs any duties necessary to maintain a clean, orderly working environment in the shop area. Maintains various departmental records and logs. Installs emergency response equipment on Police Department patrol and detective vehicles such as light-bars, police band radios, switch centers, p.a. systems, prisoner security partitions, and locking gun mount racks. Installs and maintains special equipment on other vehicles. Performs computer diagnostics on all vehicles with on-board computers. Requirements: Have at least three years experience in auto/truck mechanics. Possess valid Colorado driver's license (CDL Type B), or the ability to obtain the CDL type B within 6 months of hire. Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment of the automotive trade and gasoline and diesel engines. Be skilled in the use and care of hand and machine tools, equipment and hydraulics maintenance, acetylene and arc welding and automotive electronics. Other Requirements: Have own mechanics tools, shop provides diagnostic equipment. Have auto, diesel, mechanic, hydraulic, welder and electrical equipment. . Be 18 years of age or older due to company's insurance Wage: $25.93-$39.22 per hour Shift: Full time permanent position Monday thru Friday 40 hours per week. Site Location: Cortez, CO Benefits: Great benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, paid funeral leave, vacation & sick leave. APPLICATION INSTRUCTION: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position please click on How to Apply to view application information. (You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view information. Registration is available at no cost.)