Job: Automotive and Equipment Technician
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Hourly
Wage: $26.70 - $30.05/hr.
Location: Grand Junction, CO.
Job Description:
Hiring Range: $26.70 - $30.05 per hour
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About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is seeking two skilled Automotive & Equipment Technicians to join our fleet team: one to support the City of Grand Junction fleet and one to support Grand Valley Transit (GVT) fleet. These roles are vital to maintaining the safety and reliability of our city vehicles and equipment. Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, both positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and functionality of the City’s fleet operations and our community public transportation.
The City of Grand Junction is seeking two skilled Automotive & Equipment Technicians to join our fleet team: one to support the City of Grand Junction fleet and one to support Grand Valley Transit (GVT) fleet. These roles are vital to maintaining the safety and reliability of our city vehicles and equipment. Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, both positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and functionality of the City’s fleet operations and our community public transportation.
- Fleet Support Technician: This technician will perform advanced preventive maintenance and repairs on City vehicles and equipment, including automobiles, trucks, and machinery powered by diesel, compressed natural gas, and gasoline. You will work on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, ensuring they meet safety standards and comply with all regulations.
- GVT Technician: This technician will primarily focus on maintaining and repairing the Grand Valley Transit buses. This role will also involve performing comprehensive inspections and complex repairs to ensure these vehicles operate efficiently and safely for public transportation.
If you are an accountable, reliable, and motivated technician with a passion for high-quality work, we encourage you to apply today!
About the Fleet Team Division:
The Fleet Services Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 700 pieces of equipment that are utilized to serve our community in the areas of Public Safety, Street Maintenance, Wastewater, Water, Solid Waste, Recycling, Urban Forestry, Parks and Open Space, as well as Public Transportation through a collaborative partnership with Grand Valley Transit. This is an ideal opportunity for someone dedicated to providing exemplary service, who wants to be part of a diverse team that plays an important part in providing services directly to the place we live.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems; install, adjust, maintain, and repair electrical timers, electronic and hydraulic valves, and controllers.
- Convert automobiles and other assigned equipment from standard production units to specialized City units as required; install decals and numbers on units; fabricate and install specialized equipment on units such as amplifiers, light bars, shotgun racks, cages, and overhead pipe racks.
- Develop and install complex hydraulic systems on vehicles; determine the amount of pressure and flow needed to operate specialized equipment.
- Perform wood and metal fabrication on special projects; determine materials needed and basic design; perform gas and electric welding.
- Perform thorough diagnostic procedures on a variety of complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems through the use of visual inspections and specialized testing equipment and devices.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:
- Three (3) years of automotive and/or equipment repair experience.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by specialized training in preventative maintenance and routine repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment or a related field.
- Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume, or attachments.
Supplemental Information
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing, and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits), we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.