Equipment Mechanic, Heavy

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Deschutes County Road Department is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the County road system, consisting of approximately 900 miles of roadway. Our Mission: We strive to maintain the quality and improve the experience for all users of the Deschutes County transportation system.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Deschutes County is accepting applications for an Equipment Mechanic with a preferred background in heavy truck repair. The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing a variety of skilled mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and modifications to automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment, and other machinery and construction equipment in shop and field environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform p reventative maintenance on all types of automotive, heavy truck, and heavy construction equipment including upfitting, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing and replacing components and related parts.
• Conduct inspections and tune-ups using diagnostic equipment like computer access tools and voltage meters.
• M ajor repairs of gas and diesel equipment including engine, transmission, differential, final drive, front end, hydraulic, and related equipment systems.
• Completing a variety of tire replacements and repairs, test driving, fueling, and parking of equipment.
• Troubleshooting, rebuilding, welding, and fabricating parts and accessories.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Standard methods, materials, tools, equipment, and technology of the mechanic trade.
• Mechanical principles, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Testing equipment used for testing and repairing starting systems, charging systems, engine performance testing, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, fuel systems, drive trains and related automotive and heavy equipment components.

Skill in:

• Diagnosing and making skilled repairs and adjustments.
• Locating, diagnosing and repairing most mechanical malfunctions in gas- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Welding, fabricating, and modifying equipment, performing engine performance tests and repairs on diesel and gas engines using diagnostic tools.
• Using a computerized Fleet Management Program for timekeeping, opening and closing work orders, and related fleet programs.
• Driving all County equipment/vehicles on roads for field repair and test driving to diagnose and confirm repair.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

Review the full job description by clicking HERE.

Compensation

$5,096.75 to $6,581.85 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• AND five (5) years mechanic experience preferably including experience in maintenance and repair of construction equipment or satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training as determined by hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in maintenance and repair of heavy trucks.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Class A CDL license within one year of hire date.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will continuously be required to walk, push/pull, bend/twist/rotate arm, wrist and forearm, grasp and lift up to 24 pounds; frequently be required to stand, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, half kneel, use fingers/hands, rotate right/left, balance, and reach overhead, forward, low level, behind and across, and lift 25 to 50 pounds; will occasionally be required to use foot controls with right and left feet, side bending, remain in static position, flexing, crawl, crouch, climb stairs and ladders, and lift 51 to 74 pounds.

Working Environment
Work is performed in a variety of settings inside and outside with exposure to heat, humidity and cold, around moving machinery, working at heights, in congested areas, with inadequate lighting or glare, with noise and vibrations.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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