Mechanic - Transportation West

Cherry Creek•Greenwood Village, CO

11h

About The Position

Perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on diesel and gasoline engines, chassis, electrical systems, drive trains, brakes, and suspensions. Utilize specialized software and tools to address electronic-controlled vehicle issues. Inspect and maintain wheelchair lifts and heating/cooling systems, ensuring safety compliance. Provide occasional bus driving services during scheduled work hours as operational needs require. Enter accurate work orders and pursue certifications. Operate in diverse environments with physical demands, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
Three (3) years of mechanic, shop foreman, or fleet supervisor experience
Must be willing to seek continued education in the field
Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado Self Insurance Pool
Colorado driver's license
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification
Air brake certification within one (1) year of hire
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Technician Inspector license within one (1) year of hire
Colorado Diesel Opacity Inspector license within one (1) year of hire
Ability to accurately enter work orders into Fleet Software Program

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
CDL "P" (passenger) and "S" (school bus) endorsements
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Ability to use a gas cutting torch and gas and MIG welding equipment
Ability to lead and instruct

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines. Perform diesel tune ups including fuel pump, Injector diagnosis & replacement and set overhead (valves).
Diagnose and repair of chassis and body electrical, starters and charging systems.
Repair drive train systems, 4wd systems, differentials, U-joints, mount & dismount, balance various sizes & types of tires and wheels.
Diagnose, repair and inspect hydraulic, ABS and air brake systems.
Perform tune ups on gas engines.
Operate laptop computer with engine, transmission, ABS and other software programs to diagnose and repair electronic controlled vehicles
Drive to work towards CDE Inspector License and ASE certifications.
Inspect, repair, maintain special need wheelchair lifts.
Diagnose and repair light and heavy-duty suspension and steering systems.
Diagnose and repair heating, cooling systems on all types of vehicles.
Perform road calls with or without supervision and operate buses during scheduled work hours to support transportation operations as needed.
Input work orders into computer Fleet software system. Accuracy in line notes and VMRS posting a must.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.