Fleet Mechanic II

Mountain Careers LLC.; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match 11%

Life insurance

Childcare Priority

Recreation Center pass

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid vacation, personal days, sick, 11

Job summary

The Town of Avon is looking for a Fleet Mechanic II to maintain and repair a broad range of vehicles and equipment, including emergency, transit, and service fleet assets. The role emphasizes electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, with a focus on efficiency and safety.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ heavy diesel experience, ASE and DOT certifications, and a solid set of hand tools. Pre-employment testing and a robust benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5+ years as an equipment/vehicle mechanic with heavy diesel experience.
• ASE certifications (4) or ASE Master Certification in Light/Heavy Duty vehicles; DOT certification.
• Must have adequate hand tools in a roll-around toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate vehicle and equipment safety and communicate findings to fleet manager or customer.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment including emergency, transit, and service vehicles.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical system failures and repair malfunctions.
• Manage fleet parts inventory and schedule repairs with departments and third parties.
• Respond to road calls and perform field repairs as needed.

Skills

Heavy diesel experience

ASE certifications

DOT certification

Diagnostic tools

Mechanical diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school/Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

On-board diagnostics

Diagnostic equipment

EVT-I certification (preferred)

Job description

Come Join the Town of Avon Fleet Team!

Position Overview:

The Fleet Mechanic II position performs preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment [e.g., emergency vehicles (fire, ambulance, and police), transit buses, excavators, snowplows, dump trucks, mowers, 4WD trucks, and passenger vehicles] and on a range of systems [e.g. mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic]. Performs the work efficiently at an average annual billable ratio (hours divided by total hours worked) of at least 67% and a target goal of 80%.

Why Work for the Town of Avon?

We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

• Retirement match of 11%
• Life insurance
• Childcare Priority
• Avon Recreation Center pass
• Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and 11 holidays
• Spanish Language Initiative

Essential Functions:

• 1. Evaluates the safety of vehicles and equipment and communicates this information to the fleet manager and/or customer
• 2. Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, which includes some of the following:
• 3. Diagnoses failures and repair malfunctions of electrical and mechanical systems or components
• 4. Manages fleet parts inventory
• 5. Performs shop clean up
• 6. Schedules fleet repair and maintenance with TOA departments and third parties
• 7. Prioritizes and processes work requests
• 8. Responds to road calls and performs field repairs as necessary
• 9. Pick-up and delivery of vehicles and equipment throughout the rocky mountain region
• 10. Instructs, advises and assists other mechanics in diagnosing and repairing malfunctions on vehicles and equipment
• 11. Communicates with suppliers and manufacturers about warranty work, recommended service activities, re-calls, etc.
• 12. Complies with all TOA safety and health policies and procedures and monitors the Swift Gulch facility in order to promote a safe work environment
• 13. Analyzes and diagnoses on-board electronics and computers using diagnostic data readers and laptop computers to include any of the following: ATEC, WTEC, DDEC 2, 3 and 4, ZF transmissions, automobile OBD II
• 14. Operates heavy equipment, plow trucks, fire trucks, police cars, sweepers, and buses

Other Duties and Functions:

• 1. Maintains and improves mechanical and electronic knowledge and skills with the constantly changing new technology
• 2. Maintains certification as a DOT Annual Vehicle Inspector or obtains certification within 6 months
• 3. Determines when to seek assistance from other mechanics or assist other mechanics

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent required, such as an associate’s degree or trade school degree with five (5) years of related experience working as an equipment and/or vehicle mechanic with heavy diesel engine experience required. Completion of mechanic apprentice coursework, with a minimum of 4,000 hours on-the-job training and 200 hours of classroom training or combined experience and training consistent with a mechanic apprentice program curriculum, and certification to utilize recycling/charging equipment for air conditioning. ASE certifications (4) or ASE Master Certification in Light Duty or Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment. ASE certified and DOT certified and maintains certifications in heavy-duty brakes required; EVT-I certified (for emergency vehicles) preferred. Must have adequate hand tools in a roll-around toolbox.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and may be subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing as outline in the Town’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Town of Avon Culture and Values

Our team operates on five core values:

• Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
• Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.
• Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
• Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
• Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town’s financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.

Special Requirements:

• A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment.
• The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline Date:

12/31/2026