Lead Mechanic

Douglas County, CO; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual clothing allowance

Monthly tool allowance

Job summary

Douglas County is seeking a Lead Mechanic in Castle Rock, CO. This Master Technician level role performs preventive maintenance and repairs on county vehicles and equipment, and supports the shop supervisor with scheduling and leadership of peers.

The position features a Monday–Thursday schedule (7:00 am–5:30 pm) with potential overtime, on-call during snow events, and a clothing and tool allowance. A Colorado driver’s license and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Six years of automotive/diesel mechanical experience or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED; automotive/heavy equipment training preferred.
• Colorado Driver’s License required; CDL permit within 90 days and license without 'E' restriction within 2 years; Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on county vehicles and equipment.
• Lead and assist shop supervisor with scheduling and work orders.
• Diagnose, repair, and service engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, brakes, and drivetrains.
• Inspect equipment, conduct safety inspections, and help with field service calls as needed.
• Be on-call during snow events to support Public Works snow removal operations.

Skills

Six years automotive/diesel experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive/heavy equipment training preferred

Job description

Lead Mechanic

Employment Type: Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $65,991.00 - 98,987.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Overtime Exempt: N
Elected Office / Department: FACILITIES AND FLEET SERVICES

This is Master Technician level work with a leadership role. This position performs preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on County vehicles and equipment and assists the shop supervisor as needed.
Generally, the hiring range is $65,991-$82,489 annually.Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will betaken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

This position includes an annual clothing allowance of $150 and a monthly tool allowance of $100.

Typical work schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, additional overtime hours may be required.

Yourfuture is important to us.
Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical,dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additionalresources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs automotive and heavy construction equipment to include; the repair of gasoline and/or diesel engines; repair of electrical systems including lights, wiring and A/C and D/C motors; repair of hydraulic, air cooling and pneumatic systems; repair and adjustment to drive train and brakes.
• Repairs to snow and ice equipment to include computerized controls, electric over hydraulic controls, sanders, pre-wet and anti-ice liquid systems.
• Inspects defective and malfunctioning equipment and performs diagnostic tests using engine and charging system analyzers, pressure gauges, laptop computers with diagnostic software and other equipment as required.
• Dismantles and repairs internal combustion engines, transmissions, pumps, auxiliary equipment, generators, compressors and clutches.
• Changes lubricants and filters. Performs other preventive maintenance functions as necessary. Performs safety inspections on any/all County equipment.
• Performs service calls in the field. May recommend evacuation of equipment to a primary repair facility or outside vendor. Service calls may also be required after normal shop hours on an on-call basis.
• On-Call during forecasted snow event timeframes and snowstorms to support Public Works snow removal operations.
• Provides assistance to the shop supervisor as needed in the form of opening and closing work orders, organizing and scheduling work in the shop and assigning work as needed.
• Provides assistance and support to other mechanics, being a subject matter expert in their field.
• Point of contact for internal customers and fleet employees when their Shop Supervisor is not available.
• Backs up the shop supervisor when they are not in the office (flex days, sick days, vacation days, etc.) This will require the incumbent to work an opposing flex schedule from their shop supervisor to provide coverage on their flex days.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Graduation from automotive or heavy equipment technical training school is preferred.
• Six (6) years of automotive/diesel mechanical experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Initiative to continue growth and knowledge with related classes and trainings that are being offered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Colorado Class "B" CDL drivers permit withing 90 days and license with no "E" restriction within 2 years from date of hire. Class “A” is preferred.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Aire Pollution Control Division Diesel Fleet Self-Certification Program inspection card.
• Possession of or ability to obtain certification to service or repair A/C systems and perform heavy duty opacity diesel emissions.
• Possession of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or manufacturer certifications a plus.
• Successful Completion of Douglas County innovation League (DCIL) preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Closing Date: 10/23/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.