Fleet Technician I

Fleet Technician I

As a Fleet Technician I you'll provide repairs and preventative maintenance services to the City's fleet. This may include inspecting fleet vehicles, estimating damage of vehicles involved in collisions and normal wear and tear, completing repairs and preventative maintenance to vehicles. Perform annual DOT safety inspections. Perform Diesel opacity testing.  Other duties include ensuring safety, customer care, service and communication, and continuing training and education.


*We have opportunities on a variety of work assignments and shifts, including: 

• Shop - Day shift: Scheduled from approximately 6:00AM - 3:30PM. Fleet Tech I's on this shift will work to provide repairs and preventative maintenance to the City's Fleet.
• Shop - Night shift: Scheduled from approximately 2:30PM to 11:00PM. Fleet Tech I's on this shift will work to provide repairs and preventative maintenance to the City's Fleet. 
• Shop - CSPD - Day shift only: Fleet Tech I's working on the Colorado Springs Police Department's fleet will work approximately 6:00AM - 3:30PM. Please note: Positions on this team require additional background checks. 

We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow! Click this link (2023 Salary Schedule) to view the full salary range for this position. Hiring Range: $25.18 to $30.23 per hour

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Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform: 

• Repairs, cleans, replaces, installs and modifies defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related systems of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Performs a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair duties
• Modifies, tears down, repairs and reassembles major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies.
• Calculates an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs.  
• Ensures that all work activities adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, industry safety standards, and emissions mandates
• Operates a mobile repair vehicle to perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricate, repair and/or diagnose malfunctions of vehicles
• Installs a variety of parts and equipment on assigned vehicles including lights, trailer hitches, and generators.  

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of: 

• Best practices for the inspection and repair of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment 
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs and fleet software applications 

Ability to: 

• Exert 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
• Read manuals, understand diagrams and interpret video
  

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• One year of full-time, professional engine repair, fleet maintenance or related experience.
• Possess or obtain upon hire a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Within 24 months, obtain a valid non-probationary Colorado CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges. 
• Pass two Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician Certification tests within 12 months of start date

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience

• A vocational certification or associates degree in automotive, mechanics, or a closely related field 

 
Environmental Conditions 
Extreme Temperature - Occasionally
Wetness and Humidity - Occasionally 
Respiratory Hazards - Occasionally 
Noise and Vibrations - Continuously
Physical Hazards - Occasionally 
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Never
 
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
 
Apply to Join Our Team
 

• Please visit Colorado Springs Jobs and click on ‘Apply for a City Career’ > ‘City Career Postings – Apply Now’ button to complete an online application. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a NEOGOV/governmentjobs.com user ID and password).
• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources (HR) in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
• Our NEOGOV application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the website.
 
You can view the status of your application here.
 
To be notified of future career opportunities, go to coloradosprings.gov/jic
 

Salary : $25 - $30