Fleet Technician III - Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

11d • $34 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion at the center of all that we do. The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $34.00-$38.00. Denver International Airport is currently seeking a Fleet Technician III. As part of our Fleet Maintenance Team, you will help to maintain and repair equipment and vehicles from Light Duty Cars and Truck, Medium/ Heavy duty trucks, Police Motorcycles to Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Trucks, including one of the largest and most technically advanced airport snow removal fleets in North America. This will include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of these state-of-the-art diesel, gasoline, and alternative fuel vehicle and equipment assets.

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.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Possession of a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL "A") with appropriate endorsements by the end of probation.
• Requires Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning as certified under section 609 of the Clean Air Act by an EPA-approved program by the end of probation.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree (or Trade School Certification) in automotive maintenance or similar
• 8 years of full-time experience working in an Automotive/ Heavy Truck repair and maintenance shop
• Strong automotive and equipment diagnostics ability with up-to-date training certificates
• 2 years of experience working with a Fleet Management Database/Workorder process system
• 3-5 ASE certifications in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck
• MACS 609 Certification in Automotive refrigerant servicing and handling

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and annual inspections and performs preventive maintenance on all vehicles, trains and reviews the work of lower-level technicians.
• Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, remove, clean, and replace defective parts/systems, and adjust to specified performance standards for assigned fleet vehicles.
• Perform minor overhaul of engines and diagnose and repair engine and powertrain control systems using standard diagnostic equipment
• Perform minor overhaul of front, rear, and all-wheel drive systems; manual, automatic, constant velocity transmission (CVT), electronic transmissions, standard and limited slip differentials, and electric and manual transfer cases
• Diagnose and repair vehicle emission systems, and replace braking systems including anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and traction control systems
• Perform minor repair of vehicle power plants and electrical systems. Repair charging, starting, and electrical systems.
• Repair electronically and mechanically controlled hydraulic systems
• Repair vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), belts, hoses, water pumps, and related parts including refrigerant recycling and all component repair and replacement and exhaust systems
• Repair suspension and steering systems. Performs two and four-wheel alignments on equipment using standard equipment and electronically controlled steering systems
• Repair passive (airbags) and active restraint systems including collision avoidance, parking aid, occupant classification systems, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and apparatus
• Fabricate, weld, and repair parts using standard welding techniques and tools which includes design and installation of specialized equipment and mounting systems
• Install and repair specialized safety or City-required equipment such as light bars and controls, strobes, sirens, lift frames and arrow boards, consoles, and electrical or computerized vehicle interfaces
• Observes all common shop safety standards, responds to field service calls, and performs preventive maintenance on equipment in shop or in field locations and participates in snow removal duties

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 and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

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