Automotive and Equipment Technician City of Grand Junction

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in Grand Junction as an Automotive and Equipment Technician, where your skills will ensure the safety and reliability of city vehicles. This full-time role offers a chance to work on a diverse range of vehicles, from standard automobiles to specialized transit buses. With a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional growth, you will play a vital role in supporting public transportation and the community. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Grand Junction, where outdoor adventures await, all while contributing to a mission-driven organization that values high-quality work and employee well-being.

Benefits

40 hours of Paid Time Off

Affordable Childcare Facility

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive/equipment repair experience required.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. with specialized training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on city vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct thorough diagnostics on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Equipment Maintenance

Electrical Systems Repair

Hydraulic Systems

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Specialized Training in Equipment Repair

Job description

Job: Automotive and Equipment Technician

New to the City of Grand Junction Team?
Receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!

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.

• 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.

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $26.70 - $30.05/hr.

Location: Grand Junction, CO.

Hiring Range: $26.70 - $30.05 per hour

If you are an accountable, reliable, and motivated technician with a passion for high-quality work, we encourage you to apply today!

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.

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.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

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.

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.