Senior Mechanic, Glenwood (Waste Management)

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About the Position

Be the engine that keeps Lane County moving. As our

Senior Mechanic

stationed at Glenwood’s Central Receiving Station, you’ll :

Diagnose & Repair : Use your expertise to service Class 7 / 8 tractor-trailers, box trailers, tankers, and heavy machinery.

Perform Field Maintenance : Respond swiftly to fleet service requests, ensuring our operations remain seamless.

Manage Work Orders : Review, prioritize, and track service requests to keep the workflow efficient and organized.

Control Inventory : Maintain and coordinate site parts inventory to support fluid operations.

Schedule : Wednesday–Saturday, 6 : 30 AM–5 : 00 PM (subject to change based on operational needs).

Why You’ll Love This Role

Make a real impact

on public infrastructure, safety, and sustainability.

Be part of a collaborative team , working with Fleet Services professionals across departments and partnerships.

Enjoy a stable schedule

that allows for a long weekend to pursue personal interests, projects, or rest.

About the Division

General Services - Fleet Services is responsible for providing a modern, well-equipped vehicle and equipment fleet that is maintained and utilized at the lowest reasonable cost while minimizing environmental impacts. The Fleet and General Services Fund is associated with procurement, maintenance, operation, and replacement of fleet assets and are charged directly to the user department through rental rates. Fleet Services provide vehicles, equipment, maintenance services and fuel to County departments and several Federal, State and local partner agencies.

Schedule :

Wednesday – Saturday, 6 : 30am – 5 : 00pm.

• Shifts may change per operational needs. This position reports to the Delta Fleet Shop, however, works primarily out of the Glenwood Central Receiving Station on behalf of Public Works’ Waste Management Division.
• This is a 626 represented position

Training :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by completion of a two-year training program / apprenticeship in automotive or heavy equipment mechanics.

Experience :

Four years of responsible experience as a general mechanic, including at least one year of experience on automobiles and light trucks and at least one year on heavy equipment.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements :

Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License at time of appointment.

Possession of a valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twelve months of appointment.

Ability to obtain appropriate CDL endorsements as necessary.

Finalists for this classification are required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test before entering County employment. Finalists who fail a drug test will not be employed. Employees in this classification who possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are required to participate in an on-going drug testing program, including, but not limited to, random testing, according to requirements of the Federal Highway Administration.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.