Fleet Mechanic - Arvada, CO

Xcel Energy; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension / 401(k)

Vacation / Holidays

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Fleet Mechanic B to inspect, service, repair, and maintain vehicles and power operated equipment. The role involves shop and occasional field work in Arvada, Colorado. You should be driven, safety-focused, and able to work independently or in a team.

Starting pay is $49.63 per hour with comprehensive benefits. Candidates must meet CDL Class A or obtain it within 3 months and possess ASE certifications. Travel between service centers may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with automotive/truck service repair experience.
• 3 years of continuous work history in automotive/truck field or equivalent training.
• CDL Class A or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• 6 ASE automotive or truck certifications required.
• Read and understand English, perform basic mathematics, and possess basic computer skills.
• Bring standard and metric tools per fleet department's list.
• Must have a high level of safety awareness and willingness to travel between service centers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, repair and maintain vehicles, trailers, aerials and other power operated equipment.
• Work primarily in company service garages with occasional field work.
• Collaborate in a team or work independently with minimal supervision and be highly motivated.
• Able to lift frequently over 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning, gasoline and diesel systems.

Skills

English reading

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A license

ASE certifications (6)

3 years automotive/truck experience

Tools

Fleet maintenance tools

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

We are looking for one Fleet Mechanic to join the Xcel Energy team at our Service Center in Arvada, Colorado!

Summary

As a Fleet Mechanic B, you will be responsible to inspect, service, repair and maintain vehicles, trailers, aerials and other power operated equipment. Work will be performed primarily in company service garages as well as occasional job site field work. Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision and be highly motivated, customer service driven, detail oriented and quality focused. Position will involve frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds, as well as prolonged standing. The ability to inspect, service and diagnose as well as properly make minor and major repairs to electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning, gasoline and diesel systems are key success factors for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Successful applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED and meet the following criteria:
• A technical, vocational or trade school diploma, or degree in automotive truck and/or heavy equipment service repair and maintenance, or 3 years of continuous work history in this field. Other forms of experience/training/schooling may be considered equivalent such as military and veterans training programs, as determined by the Company.
• A minimum of 2 years verifiable experience in the automotive/truck field is required.
• Successful applicant must meet all requirements of FMCSR Parts 382 and 391 including the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A) or be able to obtain one within 3 months of hire.
• Applicant must hold 6 current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automotive or Truck certifications or 6 equivalent certifications, as determined by the Company.
• Applicant must have the ability to read and understand the English language, perform basic mathematics and possess basic computer skills.
• Successful applicant must furnish standard and metric tools in accordance with the fleet department's required tool list
• A high level of safety awareness with a demonstrated commitment to working safely at all times is required.
• May require travel between service centers for training.

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

Our Values

Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe

Our Employee Commitments

• Work that makes a difference
• A team you can count of
• Opportunities to grow
• Rewards that help you thrive

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Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $49.63 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Leave, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 11/17/26

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