Job Duties:

• Performs all regular duties of a mechanic to repair and maintain all Taos County vehicles and motorized/hydraulic equipment in compliance with safety regulations and any other manufacturer specifications.
• Provides instruction and training related to complex heavy equipment and automotive projects.
• Performs trouble shooting and analysis of malfunctions using various technical computerized testing tools and hand testing and calibration equipment as needed to assure safe and efficient operation of county motor vehicles and motorized equipment machinery such as ATV’s, Lawnmowers, Compactors, weed chippers etc.
• Performs regular safety checks on motor vehicles and motorized equipment and machinery.
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to vehicles.
• Maintains internal combustion engines (gas and diesel), transmissions, differentials, air and hydraulic systems, (open and closed systems), electrical, computerized control systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, suspensions, brakes, tires, exhaust, etc.
• Performs emergency field repairs and service as needed.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, components, parts, accessories and equipment; assures proper function of vehicle radios, emergency equipment and communication equipment.
• Performs general vehicle inspection; checks and maintains service schedules consistent with manufacturer specifications, work orders and other documentation.
• Performs major and minor tune-ups using appropriate manual and electronic testing equipment and performs required vehicle inspections.
• Performs welding, braising, soldering; uses MIG, stick and -acetylene welders; maintains welding equipment to assure effective and safe use.
• Completes projects with appropriate layers or coats of paint.
• Fabricates braces, supports, and parts for old or worn-out units.
• Lays out and cuts new steel following established procedures to prep all stages of the process.
• Fabricates and welds equipment parts which are not readily available.
• Performs extensive metal fabrication (gun racks, cages, shields, steps, brackets, push bumpers, etc.), welding and hard facing using electric and acetylene equipment.
• Modifies parts, reinforces frames, plow blades, sanders, etc.
• May perform minor auto body maintenance, repair and painting.
• Resurface brake rotors and drums, mount and balance wheels.
• Acquires, upon approval, parts and general supplies and assures general shop, equipment and inventory security and control.
• Cleans shop area, tools and equipment to maintain safe work environment.
• Responsible for all decal changes and updates to public safety and fleet vehicles as necessary.
• Attends various schools and training programs as needed to develop skills in equipment maintenance.
• Operates heavy equipment as needed to assist in construction and maintenance projects or as needed to transport and relocate machinery or equipment.
• Maintain equipment repair logs and ensure that all documentation such as work orders are complete and accurate.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.
• Provides assistance, information, guidance and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances.
• Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people at the worksite on a regular basis.
• Complies with and actively supports all applicable workplace environmental health and safety policies, work rules, and practices, giving maximum effort to performing job functions in a manner that protects the health and safety of the employee, co-workers, and the general public.
• The incumbent in this position may have access to sensitive and proprietary company data, personal client/customer data, personal employee data, and other sensitive information, and an essential job duty is the maintenance of strict confidentiality of such information in accordance with Taos County policy, and federal/state/local laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FACTA, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by Taos County.

Core Taos County Values, Behaviors, & Competencies:

As a requirement of their employment, all Taos County employees are expected and required to support and demonstrate Taos County’s core values and behaviors, and to perform the essential functions and elements of this position competently. Employees are expected to demonstrate these values and behaviors through their behavior and performance throughout the course of the introductory period of employment and continuing throughout employment with Taos County. The values, behaviors, and competencies that need to be demonstrated by all Taos County employees include but are not limited to:

• Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring Taos County policies and all regulatory requirements.
• Customer/Client focus: Striving for high external and internal customer/client satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customer/client, rather than on self, department, or organization.
• Clear Communication: Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to