Fleet Mechanic II

Town of Avon•Avon, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is hiring a Fleet Mechanic II to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including emergency vehicles, transit buses, excavators, snowplows, dump trucks, mowers, four-wheel-drive trucks, and passenger vehicles. Work involves mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The position is expected to achieve an average annual billable ratio of at least 67%, with a target of 80%. The Fleet Mechanic II evaluates vehicle and equipment safety, diagnoses and repairs malfunctions, manages parts inventory, schedules and prioritizes maintenance work, responds to road calls, and performs field repairs. The role also includes operating fleet vehicles and heavy equipment, assisting other mechanics, coordinating with suppliers and manufacturers, and maintaining a safe, clean shop environment. The employee must maintain or obtain DOT Annual Vehicle Inspector certification within six months and complete a defensive driving course within six months of hire. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of related vehicle or equipment mechanic experience, including heavy diesel engine experience. The position requires mechanic-apprentice-equivalent training, air-conditioning recycling/charging equipment certification, ASE and DOT certifications, and adequate hand tools. EVT-I certification is preferred. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test; background and reference checks are required before employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of related experience working as an equipment and/or vehicle mechanic, including heavy diesel engine experience.
Completion of mechanic apprentice coursework with at least 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 200 hours of classroom training, or combined experience and training consistent with a mechanic apprentice program curriculum.
Certification to utilize air-conditioning recycling and charging equipment.
Four ASE certifications or ASE Master Certification in Light Duty or Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment.
ASE-certified and DOT-certified, with maintained certifications in heavy-duty brakes.
Adequate hand tools in a roll-around toolbox.
Training and/or experience diagnosing and repairing emergency vehicles and associated onboard systems.
Training and/or experience diagnosing and repairing Lift-U wheelchair lifts and Ricon wheelchair ramps and lifts.
Training and/or experience diagnosing and repairing fire truck pumps, valves, and aerial ladders.
Knowledge and proficiency in cutting and welding various metals.
Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical systems and ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve them.
Proficiency with the Town's FASTER fleet maintenance software, including opening and closing work orders, documenting work and parts used, and adding comments.
Ability to complete a defensive driving course within six months of hire.
Ability to keep and file accurate records.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use two-way radios and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and service manuals using books, computers, and the internet.
Ability to meet attendance requirements, follow instructions, work efficiently with others and independently, work safely, use small tools, and operate small equipment.
Valid Colorado Class B CDL with P2 and Air Brake endorsements, or ability to obtain it within six months.
Customer service skills.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test; the position may also be subject to random, unannounced testing.
Pass required background and reference checks before employment.

Nice To Haves

EVT-I certification for emergency vehicles.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the safety of vehicles and equipment and communicate findings to the fleet manager and/or customer.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose failures and repair malfunctions in electrical and mechanical systems or components.
Manage fleet parts inventory.
Perform shop cleanup.
Schedule fleet repair and maintenance with Town departments and third parties.
Prioritize and process work requests.
Respond to road calls and perform field repairs as necessary.
Pick up and deliver vehicles and equipment throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Instruct, advise, and assist other mechanics in diagnosing and repairing malfunctions.
Communicate with suppliers and manufacturers about warranty work, recommended service activities, and recalls.
Follow Town safety and health policies and procedures and monitor the Swift Gulch facility to promote a safe work environment.
Analyze and diagnose onboard electronics and computers using diagnostic data readers and laptop computers, including systems such as ATEC, WTEC, DDEC 2, 3 and 4, ZF transmissions, and automobile OBD II.
Operate heavy equipment, plow trucks, fire trucks, police cars, sweepers, and buses.
Maintain and improve mechanical and electronic knowledge and skills as technology changes.
Maintain DOT Annual Vehicle Inspector certification or obtain it within six months.
Determine when to seek assistance from other mechanics and when to assist them.