Job Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

05/27/26

Division:

Airport Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

The Airport Fleet Mechanic Lead is responsible for the complex diagnosis and repair of engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems related to vehicles, light equipment, and heavy equipment including specialized airport and airport runway equipment. Performs preventative maintenance and maintains maintenance records. Performs lead worker duties.

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time, standard position that operates on a four-day work week (Training schedule will be Monday through Thursday) (Normal Tuesday-Friday). This position also requires on-site work to be performed. On call duty during nights, holidays, and weekends.

Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures and variable weather conditions.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $35.00 – $37.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform major engine adjustments and rebuilds. Adjust valves, carburetor, and generator. Rebuild or replace vehicle parts. Perform mechanical repairs on drive train, brake, steering, and other functional parts. Replace vehicle operating systems. Tune engines.
• Perform engine, chassis, and electrical diagnosis using solid state diagnostic computer equipment to troubleshoot failures.
• Perform oxyacetylene and electronic welding, fabricate special equipment. Layout, cut, and fit material for welding.
• Inspect mechanical equipment and parts. Maintains replacement parts and orders new ones. Monitors and conducts preventive maintenance and repairs. Provides feedback on replacement timeline.
• Diagnosis, repair, and operate airport specific heavy equipment including loaders, airport runway brooms, airfield runway snow blowers, airfield runway snowplows, and hydraulics, accessories and other motive and non-motive equipment.
• Repair and service airport ground support equipment and fire rescue equipment to ensure fleet meets required ACM airport standards.
• Manages and tracks assigned work orders for equipment repairs and maintains documentation, records, and reports. Assists with reviewing work orders and moves work order to finished status. Assist in writing work orders for repairs with attention to specific problems and detailed accurate descriptions to provide for efficient workflow.
• Reviews work for accuracy and completeness and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion. Conducts quality control inspections on unit repairs and collaborates with mechanics for necessary corrections.
• Assists employees with difficult or unusual problems. Supports onboarding and training of employees.
• Respond to aircraft emergencies as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) to protect the life and property of airport users and maintain training to FAA standards.
• Participate in mandatory snow removal operations with 12-hour shifts or until end of storm event. Operate multiple types of heavy snow removal equipment.
• Participate in mandatory on-call rotation. Take calls and return to the airport if necessary.
• Lead worker duties include making daily work assignments for others and reviewing the work assignment upon completion. Provides recommendations to an employee’s formal supervisor regarding other employees’ performance reviews, minor disciplinary actions, hiring, pay, and termination decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other  underrepresented  and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting.  If you are reading this and hesitating to click  “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!  A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work  experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of one (1) year of work-related experience as a mechanic.
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Fire Fighting Certificate (ARFF) within 6 months of date of hire.
• FAA Part 139 airfield, vehicle, and tower certification within 6 months of date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• More than 5 years of work-related experience as a mechanic.
• Experience with diesel engines.
• Experience with Heavy Line equipment (Loaders, Skid steer, Airport Equipment.
• Basic radio communication knowledge.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• Requires a Fire Fighting Certificate (ARFF) within 6 months of date of hire.
• Requires FAA Part 139 airfield, vehicle, and tower certification within 6 months of date of hire.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal 

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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Maintenance & Trades