Mechanic I Government Job Dept-Streets Full Time

Mechanic I

*A $2,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.  The application must be filled out completely; stating “see resume” anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.

Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.

Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.

Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.

Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.

Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option.  Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Mechanic I

Department: Streets

Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: Performs various administrative, technical, and mechanical duties at the apprentice mechanic level for the Streets Department and Fleet Maintenance, consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: This position works under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Streets.

Hiring Range: $24.90-$28.02

Pay Range: $24.90-$37.36

Essential Job Functions: 

Preventative Maintenance

Provides entry-level maintenance on all types of gas and diesel-powered vehicles, including heavy and small equipment. Monitors, coordinates, and performs preventative maintenance duties in compliance with established schedules and procedures. Maintains records and logs on equipment maintenance. Enters repair orders and runs service reports. Prepares oil samples on equipment. Performs other duties relative to preventive maintenance as required. 

Performs electrical diagnostics and repair on all types of vehicles and equipment. Tire changing and repair, the ability and understanding to read hydraulic and electrical schematics. Performs field service as needed on all types of equipment.  Washes vehicles and takes other appropriate maintenance measures, as needed. Performs other duties relative to equipment maintenance as required or assigned.

Repair/Mechanic

Performs entry-level mechanical repairs.  Repairs, rebuilds, replaces and/or fabricates parts on all City of Aspen vehicles and equipment as necessary.  Follows established standard repair procedures and works within appropriate time frame to insure professional and efficient repairs. Employs welding and fabrication skills in the repair of vehicles and equipment and to assist the Street Department and/or other City departments in their normal operations or in Special Projects.

Diagnostics

Performs entry-level diagnostics.  Examines and analyzes gasoline and diesel-powered vehicle parts and/or units to identify problems.  Determines type and degree of problem.  Diagnoses solution and/or repair to correct problems.  Reads, studies, interprets, and determines schematics for diagnosis and repair.  Uses available resources such as training, factory bulletins, Mitchell Manual, or other mechanics to accurately diagnose problems and identify solutions.

Purchasing

Monitors and tracks inventory, orders, and purchases supplies to maintain an adequate inventory. Keeps track of purchasing receipts and reconciliation of purchasing card.

Other Duties

Assists the Street department with snow removal duties as needed, ability to operate various type of snow removal equipment.  Assists with other department activities such as painting streets, flagging or asphalt repair. 

Training/Safety

Attends meetings/training sessions as necessary.  Maintains shop and storage orderliness and cleanliness.     

City Organizational Values

Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions. 

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, intergrit, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.

Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.

Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all. 

Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities, and challenges. 

Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication.  Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.

Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills.  Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization. 

Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position.  Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.

Mechanics: Entry level knowledge of machines and tools, and electrical equipment, including their designs, installation, uses, repair, and maintenance; including diagnostic knowledge.

Maintenance: Ability to perform satisfactory maintenance on required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Safety: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety operations relevant to the Streets Department.

Problem Solving: Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: One year of vehicle/equipment mechanic experience on all types of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.

Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook (Email). Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid Colorado CDL driver’s license class B with tanker endorsement. Air Brake Inspector Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire. Must be willing to obtain training in engine maintenance and repair, electric vehicle maintenance and repair, and other mechanical/technical areas. 

Additional Requirements: Must possess own set of basic mechanical hand tools and toolbox.

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

NOTE: This position requires, and employment is contingent upon passing, a physical examination, Criminal Background Check, and CDL Reference Check upon hire. 

NOTE: This position is required to comply with state, federal and local regulations concerning Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures applicable to holders of Commercial Driver’s License (CDLs) holders which includes but is not limited to: pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and a completed, satisfactory previous employer reference form. 

Position Type and Work Hours:

Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.

Evenings/Weekends may be required dependent on emergency repairs and snow removal in addition to the forty hour work week during winter season.

On-Call: Required to perform mandatory on-call duty and must be immediately available 24/7 during the winter months, and on a rotating schedule during summer months. Such activities include but are not limited to snow removal, sweeping and/or flushing for high pollution days, monitoring mudslides and high water, sandbagging, cleaning up debris, fallen trees and stop sign repair.

Work Environment:

Indoors: Work is performed in a well-lighted, heated, and vented shop. Exposure to some fumes, dust, chemicals, heat, and noise is present.

Outdoors/Off-Site: Subject to do equipment repairs outside in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.

Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.

Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.

Carrying: transporting or moving an object.

Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.

Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.

Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees

Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.

Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.

Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.

Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.

Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.

Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.

Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.