Mechanic I/II

Mechanic I/II

*$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available*

*Housing may be available*

*City offers carpool van for all down valley commuters, carpool travels as far as Rifle*

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/II

Department: Streets

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: Mechanic I: $26.68/hour - $30.01/hour, Mechanic II: $31.70/hour - $35.66/hour *Starting salary based on experience*

Salary Range: Mechanic I: $26.68/hour - $40.01/hour, Mechanic II: $31.70/hour - $47.55/hour

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

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position is supervised by the Asst. Superintendent of Streets/Shop Foreman and the Superintendent of Streets/Fleet Manager.

Essential Job Functions:
Mechanic
* Provides analysis and troubleshooting on all types of vehicles, including heavy to small equipment problems, repairing, rebuilding and part replacement, performs welding and fabricating as needed on gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. Repairs suspensions, hydraulic, fuel and cooling systems, brake issues and power/drive trains. Performs electrical diagnostics and repair on all types of vehicles and equipment. Tire changes and repair understands how 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
* Performs all PM services scheduled by Computerized Fleet Analysis program properly and on time. Works with other department on scheduling vehicles in for service work. Ensures that all oil samples are properly labeled and sent in for analysis. All repairs are to be done in a professional and safe manor and communicated when repair is complete. Looks for leaks, signs of wear, or anything which might appear out of the ordinary, in the hope of preventing unscheduled vehicle or equipment down time. Advises supervisor of any problems and performs repairs as appropriate.
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.
Welding and Fabrication
* 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.
Purchasing
* Monitors and tracks inventory, orders, and purchases supplies to maintain an adequate inventory. Keeps track of purchasing receipts and reconciliation of purchasing card.
Training
* Attends meetings/training sessions as necessary. Assists in training of the work force in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety. Maintains shop and storage orderliness and cleanliness.
Other Duties
* Assists in the maintenance of the shop including painting, cleaning, and maintenance of shop equipment. Cares for personal and City owned tools in a professional manner. Assists the Street Department in their normal activities such as operating equipment for snow removal, painting streets, flagging or asphalt repair
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, integrity, 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: Knowledge of machines, heavy equipment, safety regulations, and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of basic electric principles to properly diagnose and repair heavy machinery. Knowledge of Hydraulic operations and diagnosis and repairs Knowledge and use of scan tools for Diesel and gasoline diagnosis and repairs
* Safety: Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety operations relevant to the Streets/Fleet Department. Maintains a high level of cleanliness and organization.
* Problem Solving: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Maintenance: Ability to recognize mechanical issues and subsequently perform satisfactory repairs.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: Five years of vehicle/equipment mechanic experience on all types of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, or equivalent training.
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 achieve one within 6 months of hire.

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 a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

NOTE: This position is required to comply with state, federal and local regulations concerning Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures applicable to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders which includes, but is not limited to: pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and a completed, satisfactory previous employer reference form. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a job-related physical exam.

Position Type and Work Hours:
* Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
* Evenings/Weekends will be required dependent on emergency repairs and snow removal in addition to the forty-hour work week.
* On-Call: Required to perform on-call duty and must be immediately available for 24-hour alarm response on a rotating schedule. 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-lit, heated, and vented shop. Exposure to some fumes, dust 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.