Fleet Technician I & Fleet Technician II - Evening Shift

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Colorado Springs Fleet Maintenance team is seeking to fill evening shift positions for Fleet Technician I and Fleet Technician II. These roles will be responsible for providing repairs and preventative maintenance services to the City's fleet vehicles. This includes inspecting vehicles, estimating damage from collisions and normal wear and tear, and completing repairs and preventative maintenance in a shop environment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, tentatively from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with eligibility for shift differential pay. This posting aims to fill multiple positions. The Fleet Technician I role will require more instruction and supervision, while the Fleet Technician II role will require only occasional instruction and full awareness of operating procedures.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Fleet Technician I: One (1) year of professional, full-time engine repair, fleet maintenance or related experience
• Fleet Technician II: Three (3) years of professional, full-time engine repair, fleet maintenance or related experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions
• Fleet Technician I: Possess or willing to obtain within 12-months of hire, two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent certifications
• Fleet Technician II: Possess or willing to obtain within 12-months of hire, three (3) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent certifications
• Fleet Technician II: Possess, or willing to obtain within 24-months of hire, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent master certification
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs and fleet software applications
• Ability to exert 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
• Ability to read manuals, understand diagrams and interpret video

Nice To Haves

• A vocational certification or associate's degree in automotive, mechanics, or a closely related field
• Experience in relation to fleet tracking and work scheduling
• Possess upon hire, a minimum of two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
• Possess or willing to obtain within 24-months of hire, a valid non-probationary Colorado CDL Class A or B not subject to restrictions and maintain this status throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Repairs, cleans, replaces, installs and modifies defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related systems of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment
• Performs a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair duties
• Modifies, tears down, repairs and reassembles major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies
• Calculates an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs
• Ensures that all work activities adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, industry safety standards, and emissions mandates
• Perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricate, repair and/or diagnose malfunctions of City vehicles
• Installs a variety of parts and equipment on assigned vehicles including lights, trailer hitches, and generators
• Perform annual DOT safety inspections
• Perform Diesel opacity testing
• Ensuring safety, customer care, service and communication, and continuing training and education
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Shift differential pay
• Additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED