Equipment & Automotive Mechanic - ASE Certified Bonus

Deschutes County; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health plan package

On-site clinic and wellness services

Life insurance

Retirement (PERS)

Job summary

Deschutes County Road Department is seeking an Automotive Mechanic (Equipment Mechanic) with a strong background in automotive, light truck, and light equipment repair. The role may involve limited mechanical work on heavy trucks and equipment as needed.

Key duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repair of gas and diesel vehicles, tires, and related systems. A valid Oregon driver’s license with clean driving and pre-employment screening are required, with ASE Master

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five years of mechanic experience preferred, including maintenance and repair of construction equipment.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted by hiring authority.

Responsibilities

• Track and perform preventive maintenance on automobiles, light trucks, and light equipment.
• Conduct inspections and troubleshooting using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Repair of gas and diesel vehicles including engine, transmission, differential, front end, and related systems.
• Tire repairs, replacements, and seasonal swaps.
• Driving county equipment/vehicles for field repair and test driving to diagnose and confirm repair.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Diagnostics

Gas and diesel repair

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Deschutes County Road Department is seeking an Automotive Mechanic (Equipment Mechanic) with a strong background in automotive, light truck, and light equipment repair. The role may involve limited mechanical work on heavy trucks and equipment as needed.

Key duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repair of gas and diesel vehicles, tires, and related systems. A valid Oregon driver’s license with clean driving and pre-employment screening are required, with ASE Master