Mechanic I, Fleet Maintenance - External

Goodwill of Colorado

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement

Paid time off

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Evolving voluntary benefits

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado is seeking a Mechanic I, Fleet Maintenance - External in Colorado Springs. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing vehicles to OEM specs, with a strong emphasis on customer service and safety.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles, perform preventive maintenance, and communicate effectively with coworkers and customers. A CDL-B or the ability to obtain one is required within the first year, and the position offers comprehensive benefits and a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred; trade school certificate preferred.
ASE Certifications or plan to excel in the automotive field.
Section 609 Certification not required but will need to be obtained within the first year for HVAC repairs.
Four (4) years in vehicle maintenance; two (2) years’ experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems.
Must possess or obtain a Class B Colorado CDL and have a current medical examination card.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair vehicles while delivering an excellent customer experience.
Inspect and repair to OEM specifications; explain diagnoses to customers and coworkers.
Perform preventative maintenance inspections and coordinate with the lead mechanic.
Maintain organized, safe work areas and communicate customer concerns to management.
Assist in driving fleet maintenance scheduling and record keeping.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Trade school certificate preferred

ASE Certifications or plan to excel in automotive field

Section 609 Certification not required but must be obtained within first year

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Applications due by September 25th, 2026

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Job Details

Description

Pay: $21 per hour

This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule/Work Hours: Monday-Friday (8am-4:30pm)

This Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, this position is eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

Job Summary

The Mechanic I, Fleet Maintenance-External, must seek solutions to tough problems with a strong passion for doing what’s right for our customers. Have a good attitude and willingness to work through all weather conditions, and scenarios. The Mechanic is expected to professionally inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles while delivering an excellent customer experience. The Mechanic will be responsible for explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to co-workers, managers, and customers. The Mechanic is expected to continuously learn new technical information and techniques while staying updated with our rapidly changing automotive environment while performing work to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. The Mechanic will be expected to work with the lead mechanic, on their own, and maintain clean and safe work areas.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Technicians use their knowledge and skills to diagnose and fix vehicles for our customers.
Continuously build experience and knowledge as an automotive mechanic.
Complete Preventative Maintenance vehicle inspections.
Work closely with the Manager and Lead Mechanic to effectively communicate customer concerns.
Work together with the maintenance team to solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver distinguished results.
Perform job duties of all lower job descriptions (General Service Technician):

Brake and hydraulic systems,
Exhaust systems,
Basic electrical and lighting systems,
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and cooling system,
Suspension, chassis, alignment, tires,
Perform all maintenance services.

Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
Keep management aware of equipment problems as they occur.
Maintain an organized and neat workspace.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and environmental rules.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred; a Trade school certificate is preferred.
ASE Certifications or a plan to excel in the automotive field.
Section 609 Certification is not required but will need to be obtained within the first year for HVAC repairs.

Experience

Four (4) years in vehicle maintenance. Two (2) years’ experience trouble shooting electrical and mechanical problems.
Experience as an automotive technician/mechanic.

Other

Positive attitude and a desire to serve customers.
Capable of diagnosing and repairing all makes/models of vehicles within reason.
Meet or exceed hourly goals.
Aptitude for learning additional skills and knowledge.
Professionalism and strong communication.
Working with the team is necessary to ensure efficient operation for our customers.
Automotive mechanical problem-solving and repair experience.
High level of motivation, energy, and a customer-focused attitude.
Availability to work: days, on call (will need to be available for after hours on call for service requests in addition to regular scheduled hours), and some rare occasions on a weekend day.
Must be computer literate and able to manage scheduling and fleet maintenance software.
Must be highly organized and able to multitask to include managing a tool crib, scheduling vehicle services and provide vehicle maintenance.
Must possess ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, staff, and peers. Provide excellent customer service.
Must have strong work ethic, be a self-starter, problem-solver, and team player.
Must be adaptable and dependable.
Must be an advocate for our mission and values.
Must have ability to understand and follow all Goodwill Safety standards and guidelines, and to read, comprehend, and follow Goodwill Employee Handbook, departmental manuals, and all numbered or supplemental memorandums.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class B Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and have a current medical examination card. Working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine repair and of vehicle maintenance scheduling and record keeping.
The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.
Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:
21 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
25 – 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
25 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 679 - Mechanic I, Fleet Maintenance - External Dept Number: 2111

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide To Physical Requirements