Fleet Technician II

About the role

Fleet Technician II: In this position, you will be working in the Colorado Springs Support Services department on fire apparatus, heavy equipment, light duty trucks, and a variety of passenger vehicles to support the Fire Department operations.

Responsibilities

• Routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles
• Inspect, diagnose, and isolate defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fueling, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Identify, record, and source parts
• Cookordinate service writing and parts acquisition with supervisor
• Use software to initiate, record and track fleet work
• Perform light fabrication or repair to existing parts or sub-components
• Perform detailed diagnostic testing with a variety of methods to include the use of modern scan tools
• Perform mobile maintenance and repair functions as needed
• Safely work with heavy equipment components that can be heavy to lift or hot to touch
• Communicate clearly and concisely, to customers, staff, supervisors, and vendors. Communication methods include interpersonal, telephone, by computer-based programs, and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in fleet vehicle or equipment repair and maintenance
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Driver's License not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess or obtain within 12 months of hire (3) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent certification tests
• Possess or obtain within 24 months of hire Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) in Medium/Heavy Trucks, or equivalent master certification

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid non-probationary Class A or B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Experience with the National Fire Protection Association, Fire Department Safety Officer Association, and Insurance Underwriting Organization standards related to fire apparatus
• Experience with National Board of Fire Underwriters aerial ladder testing standards, certification methods, and requirements
• Experience or training with fire service-related vehicle, tools, and equipment service/maintenance including requisite certifications
• Experience safely operating small power tools

Skills

• Knowledge Of Diesel and gas engine technologies
• Standards including but not limited to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), manufacturer specifications, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) testing, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines
• Proper usage of hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, and other specialty equipment
• Operational characteristics of a variety of automotive transmissions and gasoline/ diesel powered engines including but not limited to chassis, drive train, and body components including latches, fasteners, glass, and environment control systems

Benefits

We are an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education.

Pay

$28.54 - $34.27 Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time