Fleet Technician (Days)

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our Fleet Operations Department maintains and services a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles, and we're looking for a skilled Fleet Technician to join our team. In this job, you'll perform both onsite and mobile maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles, including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and specialized equipment. You'll work alongside experienced technicians and gain hands-on experience with top-tier brands like Ford, Chevy, Peterbilt, Caterpillar, and Kenworth. The work that you perform will ensure our fleet is in top condition, allowing you to stay on top of advanced technologies. A day in the life of a Fleet Technician may include: Repairing, cleaning, replacing, installing, and modifying defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related vehicle systems Modifying, repairing, and reassembling major automotive components and assemblies, including gasoline and/or diesel engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies Repairing and maintaining sanders, plows, and related snow removal equipment and systems Performing customer service or garage functions, including topping off fluids, adjusting tire pressures, replacing wiper blades, and other minor services Performing automotive inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and light/heavy equipment

Requirements

Experience in a fleet or automotive mechanic environment
Knowledge of and experience with preventative maintenance methodologies and tools
Possession of either a 4 Light or 3 Heavy Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is required; Master ASE certification is valued
Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required
Possession of a valid, Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid, Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
Master ASE certification is valued

Responsibilities

Repairing, cleaning, replacing, installing, and modifying defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related vehicle systems
Modifying, repairing, and reassembling major automotive components and assemblies, including gasoline and/or diesel engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies
Repairing and maintaining sanders, plows, and related snow removal equipment and systems
Performing customer service or garage functions, including topping off fluids, adjusting tire pressures, replacing wiper blades, and other minor services
Performing automotive inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and light/heavy equipment

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness