Automotive Service Technician (Fleet Services)

Clackamas County; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County in Oregon City seeks an Automotive Service Technician within the Department of Transportation & Development to service and maintain county vehicles and equipment, including patrol cars, pickups and road construction equipment. The role emphasizes routine servicing of fluids, tires, and basic repairs to keep operations safe and reliable.

Candidates should have at least one year of related automotive experience, familiarity with automotive tools, and the ability to identify

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related automotive servicing experience.
• Experience using jacks, lifts, wrenches, grease guns and tire tools.
• Ability to change fluids and inspect for dangerous conditions.
• Ability to inflate and replace tires.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing of county vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain fuel, oil, grease, water and air systems and tires.
• Identify potentially dangerous automotive conditions and report findings.
• Support Fleet Services in preventive maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Automotive servicing

Fluid changes

Tire servicing

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting basics

Education

Auto-repair coursework

Tools

Lifts

Grease guns

Wrenches

Job description

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

COMPENSATION

Annual Pay Range: $59,671.77 - $68,414.28

Hourly Pay Range: $28.688353 - $32.891481

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Do you want to be part of ensuring operations safety through providing high quality of service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment?
• Do you take pride in keeping vehicles running safely and reliably for the people who depend on them?
• Do you enjoy hands‑on work where your technical skill directly impacts daily operations?
• Do you value teamwork and appreciate being part of a crew that supports one another?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on!

We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled and team-oriented individual to join our team as an Automotive Service Technician within the Department of Transportation & Development (DTD)/Fleet Services. If selected for this position, you will be responsible for performing manual, semi-skilled work in the servicing and maintenance of County owned automotive equipment, such as automobiles, trucks, tractors and other road construction equipment. In this role, the main focus is on performing routine servicing duties involving fuel, oil, grease, water and air, minor maintenance repairs and general tire servicing.

The Fleet Services Division manages the specification, deployment, maintenance and repair of County motor vehicles including Sheriff patrol cars, pickups, vans and other light and medium duty vehicles. We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in Fleet Services. To that end, we are searching for an experienced individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position, including experience in all of the following:
  • Safely operating automotive servicing equipment and pneumatic and hydraulic tools, such as jacks, lifts, wrenches, grease guns, cleaning materials and tire tools
  • Performing vehicle servicing according to standard automotive shop procedures and practices
  • Changing or adding vehicle fluids and lubricating parts
  • Changing and inflating tires
  • Identifying potentially dangerous and damaging automotive conditions

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience as an auto-mechanic or other relevant vehicle or equipment repair work
• Completion of a relevant auto-repair coursework
• Experience mounting/dismounting, repairing, and balancing tires

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Automotive Service Technician.

KEY COMPETENCIES

We are searching for someone who:

• Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust “SPIRIT”.
• Builds & maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Commits to teamwork and collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouragingsharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
• Communicates professionallydemonstratingself-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
• Embraces continual learning through commitment to self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
• Seeks to problem solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifyingalternative strategies & developinga solution-focused approach to address challengesor issues.
• Displays creativity and innovationby taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and productsthrough new approaches or ideas and being open to others’ ideas.
• Promotes cross cultural effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
• Puts ethics into action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). This is a swing shift position with established work hours of 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note:

• This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on‑site work location.
• Automotive Service Technician employees are considered "essential" employees and are required to report to work to support critical County operations in the event of an emergency, disaster or adverse weather conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Positions require frequent walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, grasping, fine motor control, and the ability to lift up to 90 pounds, carry up to 40 pounds, and push/pull 80 pounds. Duties also involve exposure to fumes, solvents, chemicals, heat, and noise.