Automotive and Equip Crew Leader bei City of Grand Junction

AUTOMOTIVE & EQUIPMENT CREW LEADER

Receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off starting on your hire date! 

About the Position:
This position serves as a lead worker overseeing automotive and equipment staff, ensuring efficient maintenance, repair, and installation of City vehicles and machinery. It involves diagnosing and repairing a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems while also coordinating parts procurement, record keeping, and compliance with safety standards. The role requires technical expertise in preventive maintenance, fabrication, welding, and specialized vehicle conversions to meet departmental needs. Additionally, the position provides training, guidance, and support to staff while maintaining strong communication with other City departments regarding equipment status and repair costs.

If you are an accountable, reliable, and a motivated technician with a passion for high-quality work, we encourage you to apply today!

About the Fleet Team Division:
The Fleet Services Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 700 pieces of equipment that are utilized to serve our community in the areas of Public Safety, Street Maintenance, Wastewater, Water, Solid Waste, Recycling, Urban Forestry, Parks and Open Space, as well as Public Transportation through a collaborative partnership with Grand Valley Transit. This is an ideal opportunity for someone dedicated to providing exemplary service, who wants to be part of a diverse team that plays an important part in providing services directly to the community we live in.  

About Our Culture: 
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do: 

• Perform lead worker functions including assigning and reviewing daily work, providing input into performance evaluation, training other employees, and acting as a resource to other staff. 
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned and assist in ordering all parts needed to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee and participate in the establishment and maintenance of complete and accurate records and logs including work orders and equipment, maintenance, and repair records.
• Perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring in assigned facilities; install, adjust, maintain and repair electrical timers, electronic and hydraulic valves and controllers.
• Perform wood and metal fabrication on special projects; determine materials needed and basic design; perform gas and electric welding.
• Develop and install complex hydraulic systems on vehicles; determine the amount of pressure and flow needed to operate specialized equipment.
• Assist other departments with incoming vehicle repair and equipment operations and diagnostics; complete related paperwork; advise other departments concerning downtime, problem, and cost. 
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

To view the full job description for Automotive and Equipment Technician, please click here.

Qualifications:

This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed. 

What We're Looking For: 

• Four (4) years of automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Possession of Air Conditioning Recovery and Recycle certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment: ASE Master Automotive Certification, Master Medium/Heavy Truck Certification, CNG Fuel System Certification.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by specialized training in preventative maintenance and routine repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment or a related field. 
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of employment. 

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. 
 

Notice to Applicants: 
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:  
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Explore the Area:  
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.  

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.