Fleet Mechanic Internship

About the role

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work 1-10 hours per week and no more than 39 hours per week. The target pay range for this position is $19.29-$21.74.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure and services.
• Aim to keep 96% or more city vehicles available.
• Oversee vehicle use, maintenance expenses, replacements, new vehicle purchases, heavy equipment, and fuel contracts for Denver's City and County vehicles.
• Provide the selected intern with a basic tool kit, uniforms, in addition to a voucher to approved vendors for interns’ purchases of safety shoes, and approved safety glasses as part of the experience.
• Develop skills as a diesel mechanic in an environment that focuses on quality.
• Learn safety procedures and protocols.
• Assist in inspections of vehicle brought into the shop.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and check in services of fleet vehicles.
• Assist in repairing or replacing worn parts not requiring major mechanical work.
• Assist in inspecting primary and auxiliary operating systems for loose and worn parts.
• Assist in vehicle diagnostic using a computer.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Diesel Mechanics program leading to a certificate, licensure or Associate degree in Diesel Mechanics.
• Current knowledge of and use of hand tools and power tools.
• Previous diesel or gas mechanic or parts service provider experience.
• Experience using a computerized vehicle diagnostic tool.
• Knowledge of general shop/vehicle bay safety procedures.
• A desire to learn the mechanics trade and willing to work on a diverse fleet, including refuse (trash), street sweepers, and wastewater equipment.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Current enrollment in a trades or vocational accredited program leading to a certificate, licensure, or associate degree, or a recent graduate (within 1 year of completion of a specified program).
• Experience Requirement: None.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Benefits

This position is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.

Pay

The target pay range for this position is $19.29-$21.74. The actual pay will be determined based on experience and education.

Schedule

Positions are in-person and are located at Roslyn (5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216) or Central Platte (1271 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver CO, 80223). Schedules are Monday – Friday and shifts are midafternoon through early evening. Schedules may be adjusted for training and all schedules are subject to change. The team will accommodate hours with school schedules.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: Invest in Our People, Operate with Discipline, Use Data to Drive Decisions, and Deliver Results.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a Diesel Mechanics program leading to a certificate, licensure or Associate degree in Diesel Mechanics.
• Ability to work Monday thru Friday midafternoon through early evening shifts.
• Current knowledge of and use of hand tools and power tools.
• Previous diesel or gas mechanic or parts service provider experience.
• Experience using a computerized vehicle diagnostic tool.
• Knowledge of general shop/vehicle bay safety procedures.
• A desire to learn the mechanics trade and willing to work on a diverse fleet, including refuse (trash), street sweepers, and wastewater equipment.

About Everything Else

Job Profile TA3179 Trades and Vocational Intern To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type Oncall Position Salary Range $19.29 - $21.80 Target Pay $19.29 - $21.74/hour, based on experience and education Agency Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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