Fleet Maintenance Technician

Department: Operation Services – Fleet Services Facilities

Employment type: Full-Time Regular, non-exempt. Salary range: $59,379 – $86,161 annually (paid biweekly). Placement within the range is based on certifications and experience.

About the role

The City of Fort Collins Fleet team is looking for a Fleet Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair a wide variety of vehicles and equipment—automobiles, heavy-duty units, turf utility vehicles, commercial mowers, utility carts, ATVs, and small plows—so they remain safe and reliable. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Uniforms, safety shoes, and safety equipment are provided. CDL training and licensing are provided if needed.

Compensation follows an eight-step pay structure; placement is determined by demonstrated competencies and ASE (or comparable) certifications in light- or heavy-duty vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain all types of heavy and/or light-duty equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and major repairs.
• Prepare new vehicles for service: order specifications, install components or special equipment.
• Provide customer service: on-site service, after-hours service, and special departmental requests.
• Provide information for bid specifications and job estimates.
• Research part information and process orders.
• Perform required annual tests on vehicles/mechanical equipment and prepare documentation.
• Maintain or update warranty-repair records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or functionally related licenses or certificates.
• Three or more years of auto mechanical repair experience, or a combination of auto mechanical repair experience and vocational/technical training in equipment and vehicle repairs and/or electrical and mechanical systems.
• Valid Regular Driver’s License (required at hire).
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B with P2 endorsement (must obtain within six months of hire; some positions may require CDL-Class A with Air Brake, Tanker, and Motorcycle endorsements).
• ASE certifications in light- or heavy-duty vehicles (or comparable certifications) determine placement in the step-level pay plan.
• CFC License and CFC Refrigerant Certification Type I and II (some positions may require Opacity Inspector Certification).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to interpret electric and hydraulic schematic diagrams and perform necessary repairs.
• Ability to diagnose engine and/or electrical problems.
• Ability to operate engine diagnostic equipment and engine analyzer equipment.
• Knowledge of emissions testing requirements and processes.
• Ability to weld using different types of welders.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to utilize Fleet Maintenance Software, Fleet Diagnostic and Repair Software, and Word Processing Software.
• Good customer service skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competence to interact, work, and develop relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation; leverages resources and adapts to changing issues and trends.
• Ability to understand and meet the diverse needs of internal and external customers.
• Ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) effective the 1st of the month following hire.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, plus a one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new full-time hires.
• Retirement plan with company contributions after a 6-month probation period and immediate vesting.
• Flexible spending accounts: Medical Expenses FSA, Dependent FSA, or both.
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, and financial assistance.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Wellness program and workout facilities.
• Employee/family onsite health clinic.
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels with career mobility.
• Collaborative work environment.

Post-offer requirements

• Background check (considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position).
• Motor vehicle report.
• Drug test within 48 hours of offer for CDL holders or within 96 hours for non-CDL holders.
• Post-Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T).
• Must be prepared to present any current CDL license or permit during in-person interviews.