Lube, Brakes, and Tire Technician

Job Title: Lube, Brakes, and Tire Technician

Department: Public Works

Immediate Supervisor: Public Works Infrastructure Coordinator

Supervises: N/A

Pay Grade: NE7 - $21.15 - $25.38 - $29.61

Hiring Range: $21.15 – $25.38 depending on experience

Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Primary Place of Work: 255 Braecher Park Road Black Hawk, Colorado 80422

Primary Responsibility: The Lube, Brakes, and Tire Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of County vehicles, including light-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, SUVs, and law enforcement patrol vehicles. This role supports the Fleet Maintenance team and may assist other Public Works divisions as needed.

Duties:

General:

• Perform oil changes and replace all filters (oil, air, fuel, cabin)
• Conduct tire repairs, mounting, balancing, and rotations
• Inspect and service brake systems, including replacement of brake pads and rotors
• Assist mechanics with general maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles
• Retrieve and pick up parts as needed for repairs or maintenance
• Assist with transferring vehicles to and from external vendors for major repairs
• Operate CDL vehicles and heavy equipment for snow plowing, hauling, or solid waste operations (as assigned)
• Support Road & Bridge division with hauling materials and road maintenance
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop and work areas

Ability to:

• Work efficiently and effectively as a team member. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, public officials, government agency representatives, and the public.
• Work independently with direction.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Experience and Work Ethic:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with vehicle systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Previous experience in vehicle maintenance or tire service preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and organization skills.
• Creativity and ability to remain flexible in a changing environment.
• High degree of ethics and integrity.

Civic Minded:

• Must possess strong community interest, while understanding the County government organization, function, policy rules and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.
• Use of professional and personal discretion to protect the County from any actual and/or perceived appearances of impropriety.
• Applicate Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Personal Responsiveness:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected and appointed officials, businesses, the general public and with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Self-directed and self-motivated in job-related tasks.
• Commitment that employment with the County is primary to all other forms of employment.
• Be punctual and prompt for work and meetings.
• Locate, organize, and retrieve department records and files in a timely fashion.

Education / Licensure:

• High School diploma or equivalent

OR

• Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by Gilpin County may be substituted for the requirements above.
• Valid driver’s license; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred

Mental/Physical Demand:

• Required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and climb, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, perform repetitive motion, and repeatedly twist the upper body.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in varying weather conditions
• Work in wet, humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and work precarious places.
• Exposure to chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.
• Working near moving mechanical parts.
• Risk of electrical shock and explosive gases.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Experience and Work Ethic:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with vehicle systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Previous experience in vehicle maintenance or tire service preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and organization skills.
• Creativity and ability to remain flexible in a changing environment.
• High degree of ethics and integrity.

Civic Minded:

• Must possess strong community interest, while understanding the County government organization, function, policy rules and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.
• Use of professional and personal discretion to protect the County from any actual and/or perceived appearances of impropriety.
• Applicate Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Personal Responsiveness:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected and appointed officials, businesses, the general public and with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Self-directed and self-motivated in job-related tasks.
• Commitment that employment with the County is primary to all other forms of employment.
• Be punctual and prompt for work and meetings.
• Locate, organize, and retrieve department records and files in a timely fashion.

Education / Licensure:

• High School diploma or equivalent

OR

• Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by Gilpin County may be substituted for the requirements above.
• Valid driver’s license; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred

Mental/Physical Demand:

• Required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and climb, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, perform repetitive motion, and repeatedly twist the upper body.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in varying weather conditions
• Work in wet, humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and work precarious places.
• Exposure to chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.
• Working near moving mechanical parts.
• Risk of electrical shock and explosive gases.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Gilpin County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons. Must pass drug screen and pre-employment screening.

• Part-time and Temporary staff are ineligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401A, Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability plans in additional to Long-term care. See the benefit details at the end of the job posting for part-time options.

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

Paid Holidays: Gilpin County provides 13 paid holidays per calendar year. An employee will be paid ten (10) hours per holiday.

Vacation: The first year of employment, (based on the anniversary of the hire date) full-time employees are given 40 hours of vacation and earn 3 hours of paid vacation leave bi-weekly. After that time, leave shall accrue as follows:

Full-Time employees are encouraged to take their earned vacation leave each year. Vacation time accrual shall cap at the maximum amount and shall not exceed the maximum accrual amount, based on total months of service.

Sick Leave: Full-Time employees shall accrue four (4) hours of sick leave each bi-weekly pay period. The maximum sick leave that may be accumulated by such an employee is 600 hours.

Medical Plans: Gilpin County offers two medical plans with Kaiser and United Health Care. Gilpin County offers a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for all employees to cover co-pays, deductibles, and other medical expenses. Employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month following 30 days of service. This HRA card will have $3,000.00 on it for an individual or $6,000.00 for a family. Both plans have a max out of pocket for $1,000 individual or $2,000 per family after the use of the HRA card for in network expenses.

United Health Care Monthly Employee Cost:
Employee Only/Employee and Spouse/Employee and Child(ren)/Employee and Family
$80.85/$167.72/$149.40/$234.30

Kaiser Permanente Monthly Employee Cost:
Employee Only/Employee and Spouse/Employee and Child(ren)/Employee and Family
$72.60/$152.62/$134.47/$210.90

Dental Plan: Gilpin County offers dental coverage through Delta Dental with PPO and Premiere network coverages. Individual deductible at $50 and family deductible at $150. In network coverage for preventative and diagnostic services are covered 100%, basic services covered at 80%, major services at 50%, and ortho covered at 50% with a $2,000 max. The plan offers a “Right Start 4 Kids” plan that covers most children basic services up to their 13th birthday at 100% with no deductible (some exclusions apply). Annual max this plan pays for covered dental services is $2,000 per individual covered on the plan.

Delta Dental Monthly Employee Costs:
Employee Only/Employee and Spouse/Employee and Child(ren)/Employee and Family
$0.00/$28.71/$54.00/$72.50

Vision Plan: Gilpin County offers vision coverage through VSP. In network coverage includes copays at $10 copays with an allowance of $175 per pair of either one prescription eyeglasses or contacts yearly on a 12-month calendar basis and discounts on Lasik.

VSP Vision Monthly Employee Costs:
Employee Only/Employee and Spouse/Employee and Child(ren)/Employee and Family
$0.00/$3.20/$3.40/$5.60

Retirement: Two retirement savings plans are available through the Colorado Retirement Association: 401(a) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

• The 401(a) has a 5% required full match with a 4-year vesting period.

• The 457 Plan is optional and has Pre-tax and Roth Options available. After four years of service, this plan could also include a County match as described below.

Social Security, as required by law: 6.2% required full match.

Effective July 8, 2025, for all new employees hired on or after this date, the graduated vesting schedule for the 5% match on employees’ 401(a) plan is as follows:

Starting January 1, 2026, two new voluntary retirement plan matches will be initiated, with one plan for POST (law enforcement officers) and a second for all other employees, based on years of service. The employee would need to make voluntary contributions into a 457 account at the minimum level in order to be eligible for the County match into the employee’s 401(a).

POST 401(a) eligible positions, 1:1 match

All other 401(a) eligible positions, 1:2 match

Short-Term Disability: Short-term disability pays 60% of your earnings with a max of $1,000 per week for up to 11 weeks. Benefits begin on day 15 and your first two weeks you will have to cover with sick, personal, or vacation time. Gilpin County covers 100% of the premium cost of this plan for the employee.
Long-Term Disability: Long-term disability kicks in after 90 consecutive calendar days of a qualified disability. The plan will pay 60% of your earnings with a max of $5,000 monthly. Gilpin County covers 100% of the premium cost of this plan for the employee.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is provided through Triad All one Health for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!

Gilpin County Parks & Recreation: Employees receive free memberships, as well as 20% discounts on most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, in house classes but does not include contract classes.

Benefits for Part Time and Temporary Employees:

Sick Leave: Leave accrues at the rate of 1 hours of sick leave per 30 hours worked to a maximum of 45 hours per year.
Retirement: As a part time or temporary employee, you may participate in the optional 457b or 457 Roth plan. These plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is provided through Triad All One Health for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!

Retirement: Gilpin County offers optional 457b or 457 Roth plans. The optional 457b plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment

Gilpin County Parks & Recreation: Employees receive free membership, as well as 20% discounts on most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, in house classes but does not include contract classes.