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Montezuma County Road and Bridge Department has an opening for a Full-time Equipment Mechanic/Repair Technician II. Applications may be found at MontezumaCounty.org and returned to road@co.montezuma.co.us or dropped off at Montezuma County Administration, 109 West Main, Room 260, Cortez, Colorado, during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Applicants must possess and maintain a commercial driver’s license minimum of a (Class B) CDL however a (Class A) is preferred. Must pass a thorough background check. Qualifications to include experience to maintain and repair light and heavy construction equipment and to assist with all other road department activities as directed. A complete job description may be found at MontezumaCounty.org.
Job will include health insurance, retirement package, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.
Pay Level – Equipment Mechanic/Repair Technician Level II $27.44 per hour
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Montezuma County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Equipment Mechanic/Repair Technician II
Reports To: Shop Foreman
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Road and Bridge
Division: Maintenance
Location: Cortez
Prepared By: Virginia McKinney 1/14/26
Approved By: Travis Anderson – September 28, 2023
Summary:
This position will be to maintain and repair light and heavy county equipment. This is not a journeyman position. Employees at this level will receive less oversight. Will be expected to preform unsupervised field duties. Required to do full duty drive train diagnostic and repairs. Differ from Technician III by less technical duties and more oversight. Will be required to assist Technician III with journeyman level work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To maintain Montezuma County heavy equipment and light vehicles. This includes having basic knowledge of diesel engines, manual and powershift transmissions, hydraulic systems, air and hydraulic brakes, electrical systems, and air systems. Metal layout assisted by Level III technician or Foreman. Fabrication and welding will be required to make some equipment repairs. Technician II will also be required to do routine tasks such as mount and balance heavy and light duty tires. Oil changes with knowledge of Service intervals and proper procedures. Basic knowledge of operating all levels of equipment is required. Call outs for field repairs on heavy equipment may be required at times with a mechanics service truck.
Competency:
Must be punctual and take directions from supervisor. Will be required to read and comprehend repair manuals and equipment literature. Must effectively communicate technical data using the English Language. Must have knowledge of computers and basic typing skills.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the satisfaction of his or her supervisor. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Technical School Certification or 1 year of heavy and light duty maintenance / repair, Air Brake Certification or 1 year of experience with air brake diagnostics and repair. Previous experience with repairs of most types of heavy construction or road maintenance equipment.
Language Ability: English
Math Ability: Basic Math and Geometry
Reasoning Ability: Able to make decisions and move forward with assigned tasks.
Computer Skills: Perform computer diagnostics on a variety of equipment.
Certificates and Licenses: CDL Class B drivers license (class A license recommended)
Supervisory Responsibilities: Will be expected to assist level I technicians
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings, with exposure to weather conditions, noise, and construction hazards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work environment can involve weekends and long hours during inclement weather.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands include being able to mount and dismount large equipment and trucks safely in all types of weather. Heavy lifting will be necessary. Could have to twist, turn, and move safely around vehicles and equipment while performing repairs and testing. Long distance walking will be necessary at times.
Trial Period:
This position will have a 6-month trial period. The employer may dismiss the employee with or without cause at any time, even during the trial period.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE INCUMBENT IN THE POSITION.
Nothing in this position description restricts Montezuma County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. The description reflects Montezuma County’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described. Those features may change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, as the needs of the County change or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.
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