ROAD & BRIDGE MECHANIC




Road & Bridge Mechanic

FLSA Status:            Non-Exempt
Status:                      Full-time
Benefit Status:         Eligible for benefits.
 
POSITION SUMMARY
 Performs various skilled repair and maintenance functions on County vehicles and equipment, including: troubleshooting problems, diagnosing and repairing engines, transmissions, etc.; performing preventive maintenance (tune-ups, oil changes, air conditioner servicing, etc.); and maintaining and repairing maintenance facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

MUST be able to pass a drug screening/background check.

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED; and,
  • One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
  • Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Incumbent must supply required hand tools.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License

 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All functions may not be performed by all incumbents.)

  • Performs various skilled mechanical functions, including: inspecting, diagnosing, and locating malfunctions; repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems; overhauling transmissions; diagnosing problems; performing failure analysis; rebuilding engines; fabricating and welding parts; lubricating and cleaning parts; and testing machinery.
  • Performs preventive maintenance functions, such as tune-ups, oil changes, air conditioning servicing, and lubricating equipment.
  • Checks or replaces tires as needed.
  • Restores equipment, including: replacing parts; priming and painting; performs basic, minor painting.
  • Check tow-in and repairs suspension.
  • Building repairs and maintenance to include repair of 6, 12, 24, and 32 volt electrical systems.


IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintains and upgrades technical knowledge, skills, and development by reading trade publications.
  • Performs routine facility/garage shop maintenance.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 


Location : ROAD DEPT

Grade : 9 NON-EXEMPT

Job Family : ROAD & BRIDGE

Posting Start : 09/17/2026

Posting End : 10/22/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $24.56-$30.70