Fleet Mechanic

General Summary

Maintains assigned equipment for the City, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department. Performs a full range of automotive, large and small equipment, and other mechanical work as assigned. Performs tune-ups, electrical repairs, major overhauls, welding, as well as routine service repair duties to trucks, cars, tractors, etc.

About the City

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it's eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.

We are a full service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City's mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.

Exceptional City Provided Benefits:

• 100% City-paid Medical, Dental, Vision (up to $25,980 annually for family coverage)

• 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee,immediately 100% vested upon hire)

• Life Insurance (One year's salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)

• Tuition Assistance (up to$5000 per year for approved expenses)

• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Bilingual Pay

Additional Benefits:

• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options

• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D

• Identity Theft Program

• Recreation Center Pass

• Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

Leave:

• First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation

• 96 hours Sick Leave

• 24 hours Floating Holiday Leave

• 11.5 paid City holidays.

• Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave

Essential Functions

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair mechanical defects in automobiles, heavy equipment, specialized mowing equipment, golf carts, utility trucks, aerators, sweepers, small equipment, and other mechanical equipment used in parks and open space maintenance work.

• Disassemble engines or motors, and perform general overhauling; install and adjust brakes, batteries, tires, wiring, and glass; grind valves, repair transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, high pressure pumps, valves.

• Occasional emergency repairs out of the shop; welding and acetylene operations; back lapping and sharpening of mower reels and blades.

• Regularly inspect equipment condition, cost of repairs and the preventative maintenance program, spot check equipment for performance in the field.

• Responsible for the ordering of repair parts and replacement supplies; assist in parts inventory; maintain a complete set of records, files, and work orders for all equipment; manage account funds.

• May operate more complex equipment in conjunction with training.

• Train employees in proper operation, safety and service of equipment.

• Responsible for shop area maintenance, safety and cleanliness.

• Will act as back up for City Fleet Services and prioritize repairs for emergency equipment including fire vehicles, police vehicles and public works snow response equipment.

• May be on call for snow shift and prepared to respond to emergencies as needed including weekends and holidays.

• May be required to work in the field with Parks and Open Space staff and perform field tasks including mowing, aeration, weed treatment etc.

• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Typical Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of safety practices and procedures; working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatus; theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines; hydraulic systems, transmissions and differentials; electrical motors and vehicles; other general repair techniques.

SKILL:Use of wide variety of equipment repair and diagnostic tools; the making of various types of mechanical repair.

ABILITY: Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and do skilled repair work; prepare estimates of time and materials needed; oversee the work of others; follow written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the public.

TRAINING: High School diploma or equivalent, required. ASE certifications, technical trade school, or specialized training preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years specialized equipment repair experience with specific repairing and maintaining of professional grounds maintenance equipment. with experience repairing and maintaining back hoes, skid steers dump trucks, professional lawn mowers, etc. or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Special Requirements

Colorado driver's license and a safe driving record are required. Commercial Driver's License B preferred.