Fleet Technician II

City of Colorado Springs•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will be working in the Colorado Springs Support Services department on fire apparatus, heavy equipment, light duty trucks, and a variety of passenger vehicles to support the Fire Department operations. The Fire Department's fleet includes powertrains by Cummins, Ford, and others to a lesser extent. You will be required to perform inspections, run diagnostics, order parts, and perform repairs. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in fleet vehicle or repair and maintenance
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Driver's License not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Possess or obtain within 12 months of hire (3) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent certification tests
Possess or obtain within 24 months of hire Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) in Medium/Heavy Trucks, or equivalent master certification
Knowledge of Diesel and gas engine technologies
Knowledge of Standards including but not limited to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), manufacturer specifications, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) testing, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines
Knowledge of Proper usage of hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, and other specialty equipment
Knowledge of Operational characteristics of a variety of automotive transmissions and gasoline/ diesel powered engines including but not limited to chassis, drive train, and body components including latches, fasteners, glass, and environment control systems
Ability to Perform light fabrication or repair to existing parts or sub-components
Ability to Perform detailed diagnostic testing with a variety of methods to include the use of modern scan tools
Ability to Perform mobile maintenance and repair functions as needed
Ability to Safely work with heavy equipment components that can be heavy to lift or hot to touch
Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, to customers, staff, supervisors, and vendors. Communication methods include interpersonal, telephone, by computer-based programs, and in writing
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid non-probationary Class A or B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.
Experience with the National Fire Protection Association, Fire Department Safety Officer Association, and Insurance Underwriting Organization standards related to fire apparatus
Experience with National Board of Fire Underwriters aerial ladder testing standards, certification methods, and requirements
Experience or training with fire service-related vehicle, tools, and equipment service/maintenance including requisite certifications
Experience safely operating small power tools

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles
Inspect, diagnose, and isolate defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fueling, electrical, and pneumatic systems
Identify, record, and source parts
Coordinate service writing and parts acquisition with supervisor
Use software to initiate, record and track fleet work
Other duties as assigned.