Fleet Technician II: CDL Training & Career Growth

City of Loveland; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 89,486,000 - 125,276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Employee wellness center

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Tool allowance

Job summary

The City of Loveland Fleet Management team seeks a skilled technician to perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on autos, trucks, and equipment, mentoring junior staff and learning advanced skills from senior technicians.

Must hold an automotive/diesel degree or have 3+ years experience; CDL with passenger endorsements is required or must be obtained within specific timelines. The position offers advancement opportunities within a supportive, safety‑mocused team in Loveland, CO.

Qualifications

• Must hold an automotive or diesel vocational/technical school degree or have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in automotive or diesel repair industry that will substitute for vocation degree requirement.
• Welding and/or fabrication experience highly desired.
• Formal hydraulic training and/or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections of the City fleet in accordance with Industry “Flat Rate” standards (where applicable).
• Mentors less experienced Technicians on fleet maintenance policies, procedures, tasks, techniques and performance standards.
• Interviews customers and operators about vehicle/equipment problems to understand and diagnose accurately.
• Ensures all required information is reported accurately on work orders, preventative maintenance reports, and other documents.
• Performs work in accordance with industry and City safety standards.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Tool proficiency

Welding/fabrication

Mentoring others

Education

Automotive/diesel vocational degree or 3 years experience substitute

Tools

Diagnostic software

OEM test equipment

Shop tools

Hydraulic lifting tools

Job description

The City of Loveland Fleet Management team seeks a skilled technician to perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on autos, trucks, and equipment, mentoring junior staff and learning advanced skills from senior technicians.

Must hold an automotive/diesel degree or have 3+ years experience; CDL with passenger endorsements is required or must be obtained within specific timelines. The position offers advancement opportunities within a supportive, safety‑mocused team in Loveland, CO.