Senior Fleet Technician Fire Department
Senior Fleet Technician Fire Department
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Senior Fleet Technician
Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor you will be maintaining and repairing fire apparatus heavy equipment lightduty trucks a variety of passenger vehicles firefighting tools and equipment as needed. The Colorado Springs Fire Department fleet includes powertrains by Cummins Ford and others to a lesser extent. The expectation for this role is to perform at a master craftsman level mentoring and teaching junior colleagues on inspections running diagnostics ordering parts and performing repairs. The ideal candidate will have advanced skills and abilities in diagnostics of mechanical systems.
Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!
Essential Job Functionsthe basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:- Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles
- Inspect diagnose and isolate defective missing or malfunctioning components of mechanical hydraulic fueling electrical and pneumatic systems
- Identify record and source parts
- Coordinate service writing and parts acquisition with supervisor
- Use software to initiate record and track fleet work
- Guide and mentor colleagues on mechanical methods and processes
- Be on call one week out of every six
- Diesel and gas engine technologies
- Standards including but not limited to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) manufacturer specifications Underwriters Laboratories (UL) testing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines
- Proper usage of hand electric pneumatic and hydraulic tools and other specialty equipment
- Be well versed in the operational characteristics of a variety of diesel and gas technologies chassis drivetrain lighting and cab systems to include environmental control systems.
- Be a pace setter for production by motivating and collaborating with team members
- Perform upfit fabrication and make repairs metal components using welding techniques.
- Perform detailed diagnostic testing with a variety of methods to include the use of modern scan tools
- Perform mobile maintenance and repair functions as needed
- Communicate clearly and concisely to customers staff supervisors and vendors. Communication methods include interpersonal telephone computerbased programs and in writing
Technicians are required to wear appropriate safety personal protective equipment and work in a shop environment around vehicles and heavy equipment with exposure to noise dust grease smoke fumes and gases. You will have manual and physical dexterity with the ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in automotive or heavy equipment repair and maintenance
- Five 5 years of fulltime experience in fleet vehicle or equipment repair and maintenance
- Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid nonprobationary Colorado Drivers License not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Possess or obtain upon hire certification as an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician
- Possess or obtain within 12 months of start date an additional certification as an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician
- Possess or willing to obtain within 12 months of start date a Diesel Fleet Self Certification Program Emission Inspector
- Possess or willing to obtain within 24 months of start date an ASE Medium and Heavy Truck Master Technician ASE Automotive and Light Truck Master Technician and Emergency Vehicle Technician I and II
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialized training on repair and maintenance on heavy vehicles.
- Experience or training with fire servicerelated vehicles tools and equipment service/maintenance including requisite certifications
Additional Information
Physical Demands: Exerting 50100 lbs. occasionally; 1025 lbs. frequently; or up to 1020 lbs. constantly.
Machines Tools Equipment and Work Aids: Basic mechanic hand tools wielders vehicle lifts portable jacks drill presses metal sheers metal break drills and grinders SnapOn modis for vehicles diagnostics ProLink for diagnostics and Cummings Insight for diagnostics.Environmental Conditions Frequency Primary Work Environment Shop Extreme Temperature Occasionally Wetness and Humidity Occasionally Respiratory Hazards Occasionally Noise and Vibrations Continuously Physical Hazards Occasionally Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards Frequently Exposure to Communicable Diseases Never Please contact CSFD Human Resources at
orfor any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
