Fleet Mechanic

Town of Breckenridge; Fleet (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Housing Support

Annual Bonus

EV Charging

Recreation Pass

E-Ride Membership

Job summary

The Town of Breckenridge is seeking a qualified Fleet Mechanic to maintain service records, perform repairs and upkeep on Town vehicles and equipment, and support welding and fabrication projects. The role covers a wide range of equipment including cars, trucks, heavy machinery, and alternative-fueled vehicles.

The Fleet Mechanic will contribute to shop tool maintenance, participate in design and fabrication tasks, and support the Fleet Division in ensuring reliable transportation and equipment

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of job-related experience in the repair and maintenance of motorized vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public.
• Must pass all pre-employment drug and alcohol testing prior to confirmation of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service records for Town vehicles and equipment.
• Handle divisional purchasing and procure parts as needed.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on all systems for Town-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain shop tools and complete welding, design, and fabrication projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting number: 2026-00137

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works - Fleet

Job classification: PW - Fleet Mechanic

Posting type: Internal & External

Categories: Fleet Services, Public Works, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive

Summary

The Town of Breckenridge is seeking a qualified and dedicated individual for the position of Fleet Mechanic. This role is responsible for a wide range of duties within the Fleet Division, including maintaining service records, handling divisional purchasing, and performing repairs and maintenance on all systems for Town-owned vehicles and equipment. This includes passenger cars, SUVs, pickups, heavy equipment such as loaders and graders, trucks ranging from Class 3 to Class 8, transit buses, and alternative‑fueled vehicles. Fleet Mechanics also maintain shop tools and complete various welding, design, and fabrication projects.

Town of Breckenridge Core Values:

The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.

Examples of duties

FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS:

At the Town of Breckenridge, we believe that supporting our employees' well‑being is essential to creating an engaged, connected, and high‑performing workforce. As part of our commitment to our employees and their families, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes quality health benefits, generous leave, retirement savings opportunities, wellness programs, employee events, and a variety of other resources designed to support employees both at work and beyond. For further details on the Town’s benefits package, please click here.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with 100% employer covered premiums for employee only coverage
• Retirement Benefits – Town contributes 7% after 6 months and 9% after 6 years into the 401a plus opportunity to invest in a 457 or Roth IRA
• Generous Leave Programs including 8.5 Holidays, Personal, Annual, Sick, Volunteer Time Off and Sabbatical Leave
• Free Recreation Wellness Pass for employees and their families for the Recreation Center, Gold Run Nordic Center, and the Stephen C. West Ice Arena as well as substantially discounted golf rates at the Breckenridge Golf Club

Perks Highlights:

• Leadership Development & Training Opportunities
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Employee transitional housing support, Down Payment Assistance Program and Rental Deposit Assistance Program
• Tenure Award Recognition
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Early Registration and discounted Youth After School and Camp Programs at the Breckenridge Recreation Center
• Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at various Town‑owned locations
• Free Breck E-Ride electric bikeshare membership

Qualifications

MINIMUM & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of job‑related experience in the repair and maintenance of motorized vehicles and mechanical equipment required.
• Must be able to speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public and understand highway traffic signs and signals in English.
• Demonstrated evidence of continued advancement in technical knowledge and skills required.
• Must successfully pass all pre-employment drug and alcohol testing prior to confirmation of hire.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Valid CDL with Class B, P2 Endorsement required within 60 days of hire.
• Valid Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) Medical Examiners Certificate required within 60 days of hire.
• Qualified Annual Vehicle Inspector certification required 90 days of hire.
• Underground Storage Tank Operator Certification required within 12 months of hire or as needed to meet organizational needs.
• Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification Section 608 and 609 required within 12 months of hire or as needed to meet organizational needs.

Incumbent’s driving record will be reviewed on a regular basis and must be in compliance with organizational standards and policies. Further, incumbents are required to notify the Town, their supervisors and/or manager of any motor vehicle violation (except parking citations) at the time of issuance (immediately upon receipt of the ticket/violation, or upon the next working shift). This requirement exists, regardless of whether the incumbent plans to challenge the violation in court.

Supplemental information

Full Pay Range: $30.50 - $42.00 per hour, $63,440.00 - $87,350.00 if annualized.

WORK SCHEDULE

Anticipated schedule generally consists of four (4) 10‑hour, daytime shifts. Generally the summer seasonal operational schedule consists of weekdays only and winter seasonal operational schedule requires one (1) weekend day shift. Individuals in this position may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed including, days, nights, weekends, holidays, on‑call, extended shifts, and overtime as needed due to urgent priorities or as scheduled.

Potential Housing Available

The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before presenting you with a final job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre‑employment drug‑testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.

Potential Housing Available