Fleet Technician III

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $31 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. Come join an award-winning team! We are #1 leading Fleet and #1 Green Fleet with NAFA Fleet Management Association. Fleet Management looks after 2,400+ vehicles and equipment, aiming to keep 96% or more city vehicles available. The team oversees vehicle use, maintenance expenses, replacements, new vehicle purchases, heavy equipment, and fuel contracts for Denver's City and County vehicles. The Fleet Management team has an opening for a Fleet Technician III. This is an excellent position for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working on a variety of vehicles. In this role, you will be assigned to a line in the fleet shop for the repair, inspection, and maintenance of light, medium, and/or heavy fleet vehicles and equipment and will use a variety of fuel technologies including gasoline, diesel, electric, CNG, and other alternative sources. We also have all the latest diagnostic tools and manufacturer training!

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Four (4) years of experience in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, or alternate fuel powered equipment, including electronic systems, hydraulic systems, transmission and combustion engine overhaul.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application and must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of employment and must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English: Converse with the general public Understand highway traffic signs and signals Respond to official inquiries Make entries on reports and records

Nice To Haves

• Interest in building their skill set with repairing a variety of vehicles, or previous experience with repairing a variety of engines and vehicles including heavy construction equipment
• The ability to be flexible in hours, which includes work on weekends or overtime if needed

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and annual inspections and perform preventive maintenance on all vehicles, while coordinating usage issues or unusual repairs with vehicle manufacturers
• Prepare and maintain documentation, records, and reports including inspection reports to identify and document vehicle accident damage and needed repairs, this also includes responding to field calls on equipment in shop or field locations
• Diagnose and repair gasoline, diesel, and alternate fuel powered engines on light and heavy equipment utilizing standard or specialized diagnostic and measuring tools; diagnose and repair vehicle emission systems; perform Colorado state emissions testing
• Perform major overhaul of engines and diagnose, repair, rebuild, and adjust engine and powertrain control systems using standard and specialized diagnostic equipment
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain automatic, standard, and hydrostatic transmissions in conjunction with power take off units, clutches, drivelines, differential assemblies, and final drive units
• Perform major repair of vehicle power plants and electrical systems; troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic and electrical systems including vehicle computer, transmission, fuel systems, batteries, alternators, starters, relay switches, solenoids, regulators, wiring harnesses, and other related electrical components
• Repair vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), cooling systems; perform radiator repair, replacement of cooling system components, water pumps, shutters, and hoses
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic steering systems and perform wheel alignments, hydraulic systems, braking and traction systems, and repair passive and active restraint system
• Fabricate, weld, and repair parts using standard welding techniques and tools which includes design and installation of specialized equipment and mounting systems; assist body shop with assessing vehicle damage
• Coordinate with body shop to assist with estimating and repairing undercarriage, suspension and structural damage
• Participate in snow removal duties
• Train and review the work of junior-level technicians and assist higher-level technicians

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
• We provide safety steel-toed boots and uniforms.
• After one year of employment, you’ll receive a $1,000 tool allowance.

What This Job Offers

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