Salary: $58,395.00 - $87,593.00 Annually
Location : Castle Rock, CO
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026 - 3190
Department: Facilities, Fleet, & Emergency Services
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position
This is journeyman level work responsible for preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on all of the County vehicles and equipment.
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive)
- 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.
- Have or be capable of obtaining certification to service or repair A/C systems and perform heavy duty opacity diesel emissions.
- On call during snow season. This position may provide mechanical support to snow removal operations in shop and sometimes in the field
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Three years of automotive/diesel mechanical experience, five years preferred.
- Preferred experience with computerized maintenance software.
- Preferred experience with Force Controls.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License upon hire. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
- The ability to possess a State of Colorado Class (A) Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement after hire. Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
- This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.
Additional Information
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Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
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Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below.
Why Douglas County? We offer excellent benefits to our employees!
- 11 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
- 9 hours of paid vacation per month
- 8 hours of paid sick time per month
- Medical insurance employees can choose from two plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan or United Healthcare HDHP Plan
- Life insurance 2 times employee salary at no cost to employee
- Mandatory retirement - defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
- Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase
Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.