Fleet Maintenance Technician (Transfort)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Onsite health clinic

Learning & development

Job summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician (Transfort) to keep our buses and fleet in safe, reliable condition. You’ll work at the Transfort Maintenance Facility with a team of technicians, fuelers, and drivers in a modern shop.

Position offers a compressed work week with shift differential, training opportunities, and a pathway to CDL if needed. Candidates must have basic repair skills and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automobile and/or truck repair and service.
• Ownership of basic vehicle repair tools or access to tools.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains heavy and light duty equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and major repairs.
• Prepares new vehicles for service, including orders and installations.
• Provides on-site and after-hours service and customer support.
• Assists with bid specifications and job estimates.

Skills

Basic auto repair

CDL eligibility

Driver's license

Fleet software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fleet Maintenance Software

Job description

• 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)


• APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. MT on 9/24/2026

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.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 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 + company contributions – after 6, month probation period and immediate vesting


• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both


• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance


• 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


• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

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).

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

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.

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

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.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

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

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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