Fleet Technician III - Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

About the role

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) seeks a Fleet Technician III to join an award-winning team. This position is responsible for the repair, inspection, and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy fleet vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and annual inspections and perform preventive maintenance on all vehicles, coordinating usage issues or unusual repairs with vehicle manufacturers.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, records, and reports including inspection reports to identify and document vehicle accident damage and needed repairs.
• Diagnose and repair gasoline, diesel, and alternate fuel powered engines on light and heavy equipment utilizing standard or specialized diagnostic and measuring tools.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle emission systems; perform Colorado state emissions testing.
• Perform major overhaul of engines and diagnose, repair, rebuild, and adjust engine and powertrain control systems using standard and specialized diagnostic equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain automatic, standard, and hydrostatic transmissions in conjunction with power take off units, clutches, drivelines, differential assemblies, and final drive units.
• Perform major repair of vehicle power plants and electrical systems; troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic and electrical systems including vehicle computer, transmission, fuel systems, batteries, alternators, starters, relay switches, solenoids, regulators, wiring harnesses, and other related electrical components.
• Repair vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), cooling systems; perform radiator repair, replacement of cooling system components, water pumps, shutters, and hoses.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic steering systems and perform wheel alignments, hydraulic systems, braking and traction systems, and repair passive and active restraint systems.
• Coordinate with body shop to assist with estimating and repairing undercarriage, suspension and structural damage.
• Train and review the work of junior-level technicians and assist higher-level technicians.
• Participate in snow removal duties.

Requirements

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel, or alternate fuel powered equipment, including electronic systems, hydraulic systems, transmission and combustion engine overhaul.
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application and must be kept current as a condition of employment. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of employment and must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Interest in building their skill set with repairing a variety of vehicles, or previous experience with repairing a variety of engines and vehicles including heavy construction equipment.
• The ability to be flexible in hours, which includes work on weekends or overtime if needed.

Skills

• Proficiency in the English language.
• Knowledge of various fuel technologies including gasoline, diesel, electric, CNG, and other alternative sources.
• Ability to use a variety of diagnostic and measuring tools.
• Experience with electronic and electrical systems including vehicle computers, transmission, fuel systems, batteries, alternators, starters, relay switches, solenoids, regulators, wiring harnesses, and other related components.
• Ability to fabricate, weld, and repair parts using standard welding techniques and tools.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic steering systems and perform wheel alignments, hydraulic systems, braking and traction systems, and repair passive and active restraint systems.
• Ability to coordinate with body shop to assist with estimating and repairing undercarriage, suspension and structural damage.
• Ability to train and review the work of junior-level technicians and assist higher-level technicians.
• Ability to participate in snow removal duties.

Benefits

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience, a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, a 7% pay increase for the later shift, and generous benefits including a 457B Retirement Plan, 140 hours of PTO, 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day, and 1 volunteer day.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range is $31.33 - $48.56 per hour, with a target pay range of $34.00 - $38.00 per hour.

Schedule

The anticipated shift for this position is 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, however flexibility is needed as shifts can change based on business need. Both the shift timing and location will be determined and discussed during the hiring process. There is a 7% pay increase for the later shift.

Location

This position will be based either at Roslyn (5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216) or Central Platte (1271 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223).

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. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: Invest in Our People, Operate with Discipline, Use Data to Drive Decisions, and Deliver Results.

About Everything Else

• Job Profile
• Position Specifications
• Physical Demands
• Probationary Period

About the City and County of Denver

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Friday, July 10, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 10th at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.