Fleet Maintenance Technician (Transfort)

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician for the Transfort maintenance facility. You will work with a team of technicians, fuelers, and drivers to keep a diverse fleet in safe, reliable condition. The role offers a compresssed work week with a 2:00pm-12:30am shift and a 7.5% shift differential.

Ideal candidates have basic vehicle repair knowledge, own common repair tools, and can obtain a CDL within the first months of employment. CDL is required for some positions.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automobile and/or truck repair and service.
• Ownership of basic vehicle repair tools (sockets, wrenches, pliers).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a CDL within months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains heavy and light duty equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and major repairs.
• Prepares new vehicles for service and installs components or special equipment.
• Provides on-site and after-hours service as needed.
• Gathers information for bid specs and job estimates.
• Researches part information and processes orders.

Skills

Basic repair knowledge

Repair tools ownership

Driver’s license & CDL readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fleet Maintenance Software

Fleet Diagnostic Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

Fleet Maintenance Technician (Transfort)

POSITION TITLE: Fleet Maintenance Technician (Transfort) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req8619

DEPARTMENT: Operation Services

LOCATION: TRANSFORT BUS FACILITIES

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $59,236.00 - 86,161.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 9/24/2026.At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are 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 of offer for non-CDL holders
• Please be prepared to present any current CDL license or permit during in-person interviews
• CDL Drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
• Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

WhyWorkFor theCity of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) –eligibleonthe 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + companycontributions – after 6 month probation period andimmediate vesting
• Flexiblespending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSAor both
• EmployeeAssistance Program: counseling, legal,financialassistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborativework environment

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Fleet team is looking for a Fleet Maintenance Technician to support keeping our vehicles in good condition so that they are safe, reliable, and can stay on the road. This position will work at the Transfort Maintenance Facility with a team of technicians, fuelers, and drivers in an up-to-date, well-equipped shop. Our fleet includes 50+ transit buses, both Natural Gas and Electric, and about 30 standard fleet vehicles that run in all kinds of weather and conditions.
This position works a compressed work-week: Either Monday - Thursday OR Tuesday– Friday, 2:00pm-12:30am; this schedules earn 7.5% shift differential pay. Uniforms, safety shoes, and safety equipment are provided. CDL, relevant technology training, and licensing are provided if needed.
What qualifications are we looking for? Basic knowledge of automobile and/or truck repair and service. Ownership of basic vehicle repair tools like sockets, wrenches, and pliers. A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (can be obtained during the first several months of employment). We invite you to apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains all types of heavy and/or light duty equipment.
• Performs both routine maintenance of vehicles and major repairs.
• Prepare new vehicles for service including order specifications, installing components or special equipment.
• Provides customer service such as on-site service, after hours service, and special departmental requests for service.
• Provides information for bid specifications and job estimates.
• Researches part information, processes orders.
• May perform required annual tests on vehicles/mechanical equipment and prepare the appropriate documentation.
• Maintains or updates information on warranty repairs

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Preferred High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates

Experience Requirements

• 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.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongestcandidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a widevariety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider anequivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiencesthat align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in thisopportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight theskills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• REQUIRED:
  • Valid Regular Driver's License
  , CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Note: Employees must be able to obtain within six months of hire.
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B with P2 endorsement
  • Some positions may require CDL -Class A with Air Brake, Tanker, and Motorcycle endorsements
  , CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES/ SPECIALIZED TRAINING: Note: Employee placement in the Step-level framework and Pay Plan for the Fleet Maintenance Technician is determined by demonstrated Step-level job competencies (i.e. knowledge and skills) and related A.S.E. or comparable certifications.
  • Fleet Maintenance Technicians span eight Step-levels, differentiated by job responsibilities, A.S.E. certifications in light or heavy-duty vehicles, and other associated A.S.E. certifications
  • CFC License and CFC Refrigerant Certification Type I and II
  • Some positions may require Opacity Inspector Certification

Fleet Maintenance Technician

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call [phone] for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

TheCity is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants andemployees.Employment decisions will comply with all applicable lawsprohibiting discrimination inemployment. The City does not toleratebehavior that results in the terms and conditions ofemployment beingadversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or anybehaviorthat violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,the City is committedto providing a work environment that is free fromunlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination orharassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceivedsexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran statusor uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or anyother status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. Inaddition to the City’scommitment to equal opportunity employment, theCity strictly prohibits discrimination orretaliation against an employeewho raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations ofgovernmenthealth or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of Cityemployees orthe public, if the City controls the workplace conditionsgiving rise to the threat or violation.

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