Fleet Mechanic

Inside Higher Ed; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 53,318 - 57,584; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Evans, Colorado is hiring a Fleet Mechanic. This role focuses on maintaining the college’s fleet of vehicles, ensuring safety through regular inspections and repairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive repair and experience with diagnostic tools. The position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of two years in the automotive field. Competitive salary range is offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of automotive industry experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems.
• Ability to use tools with precision.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to all vehicles and equipment.
• Perform repairs for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain fleet records.

Skills

Automotive repair knowledge

Proficiency with diagnostic tools

Ability to read automotive wiring schematics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Certificate in Automotive Technology

Associate Degree in Automotive Technology

Tools

OBD-II readers

ALLDATA OEM

Job description

Overview

Fleet Mechanic role at Inside Higher Ed. This position provides service, tune-ups, repairs, safety inspections, and preventative maintenance for the College’s fleet vehicles and equipment. The role ensures a safe, clean, and well-maintained fleet by performing skilled diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures, scheduling and tracking maintenance, and completing necessary repairs. Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as OBD-II readers and software like ALLDATA OEM (or equivalent) is required.

Salary

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary: $53,318.00
Maximum Hiring Annual Salary: $57,584.00
To attain the maximum annual salary, the employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus additional criteria listed under Qualifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED; plus two (2) years of automotive industry experience or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Basic understanding of vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of diesel and/or gasoline engines, electric motors, and automotive, electrical, and mechanical system repairs.
• Methods, techniques, and practices of operation, repair, and maintenance of automobiles and program vehicles, including cost estimating.
• Materials, supplies, equipment, and practices used in automotive maintenance and repair.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to various vehicle maintenance operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain vehicle maintenance programs.
• Ability to read automotive wiring schematics.
• Ability to use necessary tools associated with this trade with precision.
• Position requires use of a company vehicle for business travel; candidate must pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• Pre-employment physical evaluation required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational/Technical Certificate in Automotive Technology or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology, engineering, etc.; ASE certified; plus two (2) years of automotive experience and applicable automotive repair certificate (ASE preferred) or equivalent.
• General Auto Mechanics license or equivalent; ASE Certified.
• Experience with vehicle tracking programs/software and installation of devices.
• Other applicable automotive repair certificates.

Responsibilities

• Service: full line service to all vehicles and equipment, including fluid changes, filter changes, belt inspection, and lubrication of chassis and components.
• Tune-ups: diagnose and implement tune-up needs for gasoline and diesel engines, ignition, fuel system, and drive train components.
• Repair: diagnose and implement repairs for electrical, cooling, engine, steering, braking, intake/exhaust, suspension, safety components, and related systems.
• Preventive maintenance: inspect and implement procedures to prevent major repairs and keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Maintain fleet vehicles and prepare them for daily use; coordinate outside repairs when needed; assist with vehicle titles and licensing in coordination with the Weld County Clerk and Recorder.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and software as noted above.

Safety, Records & Compliance

• Conduct safety inspections and maintain fleet records; ensure emissions compliance with state programs; manage inventory of parts for service/repairs.
• Work with Weld County for license, registration, and titling of vehicles.
• Maintain current fleet vehicle records and documentation as required.

Work Requirements

• Must be able to travel using a company vehicle; pass MVR; be insurable under Aims insurance.
• Criminal background check and may require industry-specific screenings (MVR, physical, drug screen) upon hire; a conviction is considered relative to duties.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

EEO Notice

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is based on merit and is without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran status. All materials must be submitted by the posting closing date.

How to Apply & Additional Information

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page. Aims Community College may require a criminal background check and industry-specific screenings for new hires. This description reflects the current job and is subject to change.