Equipment Mechanic - Road Dept.

Equipment Mechanic - Road Dept.

Salary

$31.75 - $40.54 Hourly

Location

Bend, OR

Job Type

Regular, full time, full benefits

Job Number

2026-00145

Department

Road

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

IUOE

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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 Automotive Mechanic (classified under Equipment Mechanic) with a preferred background in automotive, light truck, and light equipment repair. This position may also perform a variety of limited mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and modifications to heavy trucks and heavy equipment as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tracking and performing preventative maintenance on automobiles, light trucks, and light equipment.
• Conduct inspections and troubleshooting using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Repair of gas and diesel vehicles including engine, transmission, differential, front end, and related equipment systems.
• Tire repairs, replacements, and seasonal swaps.

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 and repairing starting systems, charging systems, chassis, engines, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, fuel systems, drive trains and related automotive components.

Skill in:

• Preventative maintenance.
• Locating, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical malfunctions in gas and diesel powered vehicles and equipment.
• Minor welding, fabricating, and modifying equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools to perform tests and repairs on diesel and gas engines.
• Using a computerized Fleet Management Program for timekeeping, opening and closing work orders, and related fleet programs.
• Driving 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 positions 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

$31.7542 to $40.5351 per hour. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union represented position is available immediately.

An additional 6% pay above base hourly rate is available for those who hold or obtain an ASE Master Mechanic Certification in either Automotive or Heavy-Duty Truck.

An additional 12% pay above base hourly rate is available for those who hold or obtain an ASE Master Mechanic Certification in both Automotive and Heavy-Duty Truck.

BENEFITS:

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 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.

This position has been reopened until filled.

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:

• Professional experience maintaining light equipment.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon drivers license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable drivers 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.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans Preference, please click HERE for information.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.

Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. 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, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

When Are you Eligible:

If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month.

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 Countys generous benefit offerings, please visit our Benefits page and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.

01

This position requires a 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. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.

03

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Class A CDL license within one year of hire date is required. Can you meet these requirements?

• Yes, I possess a valid Oregon Class "A" CDL license.
• Yes, I have the ability to obtain a valid Oregon Class "A" CDL license within one year of hire date.
• No, I do not have the ability to obtain a valid Oregon Class "A" CDL license within one year of hire.

04

Please describe your professional experience working on automobiles and light trucks, heavy trucks, and heavy construction equipment.

05

Please describe your experience diagnosing and repairing drivability issues in automobiles and light trucks.

06

Please describe your experience with component repair and replacement in automobiles and light trucks.

07

Please describe your experience with diagnosis and repair of modern electrical and emissions systems on automobiles and light trucks.

08

What types of computer/electronic diagnostic tools have you used?

09

Are you willing and able to drive all County equipment and vehicles on city, county and public roads; to work outside normal working hours during emergency situations as directed; and to perform manual labor as directed: all or some of which may be in adverse weather conditions and other uncomfortable situations?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Deschutes County Human Resources

Address 1300 NW Wall Street Suite 201

Bend, Oregon, 97703

Phone (541) 388-6553

Website https://www.deschutes.org/jobs