Fleet Technician II - Field Services

Description / Position Overview

Fleet Technician II- Field Services

As a Fleet Technician II, 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. Other duties include ensuring safety, customer care, service and communication, and continuing training and education.

Scheduled work hours are from approximately 7:00AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday.

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

• Operate a mobile repair vehicle to perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricate, repair and/or diagnose malfunctions of vehicles
• Repair, clean, replace, install, and modify defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related systems of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Perform a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair duties
• Modify, tear down, repair, and reassemble major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies.
• Calculate an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs.
• Ensure that all work activities adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, industry safety standards, and emissions mandates
• 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

Successful candidates will have

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Three years 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
• Possess or obtain upon hire, a valid non-probationary Colorado CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.
• Possess an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician certification
• Possess or obtain within 12 months of hire an Additional Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician certification

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

(NOTE: Current CDLs must be registered with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) drug and alcohol clearing house at .)

Ideal candidates will also have

• A vocational certification or associates degree in automotive, mechanics, or a closely related field
• Experience in relation to fleet tracking and work scheduling

Additional Information

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

Physical Demands: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

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.

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