Fleet Technician I - $5,000 Hiring Bonus

City and County of Denver; Colorado; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the City and County of Denver as a Fleet Technician I, where you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. Enjoy a competitive salary, a $5,000 hiring bonus, and generous benefits including a pension plan and paid time off. Ideal for those who are flexible and dedicated to service.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus of $5,000

457B Retirement Plan

140 hours of PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Qualifications

• One year experience in maintenance of gasoline, diesel, or hybrid equipment.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair light, medium, and heavy fleet vehicles.
• Respond to emergency road service for specialized equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work area.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Automotive Maintenance

Job description

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Fleet Technician I - $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Apply locations Greater Denver Area time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0073576

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

We are offering a hiring bonus of $5,000 to new employees hired from this recruitment. The details of the bonus will be discussed at interview and/or offer. Note: The hiring bonus will not be applicable to City and County of Denver employees who are currently employed with the city or who have been separated from the city for fewer than 6 months.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

This position will be based either at Roslyn (5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216) or Central Platte (1271 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223). The shifts available are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM or 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM. Both the shift timing and location will be determined and discussed during the hiring process. There is a 7% pay increase for the later shift!

What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website .

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

Fleet Management looks after 2,500+ vehicles and equipment, aiming to keep 96% or more city vehicles available. The team oversees vehicle use, maintenance expenses, replacements, new vehicle purchases, heavy equipment, and fuel contracts for Denver's City and County vehicles.

The Fleet Management team has an opening for a Fleet Technician II. This is an excellent position for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working on a variety of vehicles. In this role, you will be assigned to a line in the fleet shop for the repair, inspection, and maintenance of light, medium, and/or heavy fleet vehicles and equipment and will use a variety of fuel technologies including gasoline, diesel, electric, CNG, and other alternative sources. We also have all the latest diagnostic tools and manufacturer training!

Specifically, as a Fleet Technician I you will:

• Inspect equipment brought to shop for structural integrity and other potential safety and maintenance problems

• Repair or replace worn parts not requiring major mechanical work. Identify and report to supervisor any major problems requiring mechanical attention

• Inspect primary and auxiliary operating systems for loose and worn parts, hydraulic system for faulty cylinders, hoses, or fittings, and air systems

• Remove, repair, and replace wheels and tires on equipment

• Respond to emergency road service on tires, tubes, and wheels of specialized and heavy-duty automotive equipment, utilizing hydraulic jacks and lifts

• Remove and replace sealed beam lighting units, light bulbs, light bars, and fuses

• Operate all types of vehicles and equipment to servicing and storage area

• Wash and steam clean equipment and clean work area

• Participate in snow removal duties as assignments

We supply safety steel-toed boots and uniforms. To begin, you'll need to bring your own tools. Upon completing one year of employment, you'll be eligible for a $1,000 tool allowance. Recent graduates are welcome to apply!

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• An associate degree (or Trade School Certification) in automotive maintenance or similar a plus

• ASE Airbrake Certification

• The ability to be flexible in hours

• The ability to work on weekends or overtime if needed

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance of gasoline, diesel, and/or alternative/hybrid powered equipment or one year of experience in the repair of tires, tubes, wheels, hydraulic brakes, air brakes, and/or parking brake systems in an automotive repair shop or fleet department.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• License/Certifications:Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

• Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of employment and must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ3075 Fleet Technician I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$26.21 - $39.32

Target Pay

$28.00 - $32.00/hour based on experience and education

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver e mployees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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