Fleet Mechanic Internship - DOTI Evergreen
Fleet Mechanic Internship - DOTI Evergreen
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Job Description
About Our Job
Who We Are
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 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.
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.
DOTIs 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.
DOTIs 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 2500 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 Denvers City and County vehicles.
What We Offer
Our Fleet Management Team is excited to offer Fleet Mechanic Internship positions for both Summer and Fall 2025. Summer Interns should expect to start around June 2 2025 and Fall Interns can expect to start in early September 2 2025.
This is an oncall position which means it is a parttime hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay range for this position $18.81 $21.26/hour based on education and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. Oncall positions may have routine or variable work schedules.
Location
Positions are inperson and are located at Roslyn 5440 Roslyn St. Denver CO 80216 or Central Platte 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. Denver CO 80223. Schedule is Monday Friday and shifts are midafternoon through early evening.Schedules may be adjusted for training and all schedules are subject to change.
DOTI does provide the selected intern with a basic tool kit uniforms in addition to a voucher to approved vendors for interns purchases of safety shoes and approved safety glasses as part of the experience.
What Youll Do
Fleet Managements Maintenance Division is looking to fill five 5 Heavy/Light Duty Mechanic Internship positions two 2 for or Summer Fleet Mechanic Intern Program and three 3 for our Fall Fleet Mechanic Internship Program. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills as a diesel mechanic in an environment that focuses on quality. We offer extensive training and provide you with the necessary skills to make it in the fast paced and everchanging world of a Mechanic. Fleet Management maintains over 2500 vehicles and pieces of equipment. Fleet Managements goal is to sustain city vehicle availability at 95 or better. It also tracks vehicle usage and maintenance costs prioritizes vehicle replacements procures new vehicles and heavy equipment and contracts for fuel used by City and County of Denver vehicles.
As an intern you will have the opportunity to experience:
Introduction Safety procedures and protocols
Assist in inspections of vehicle brought into the shop
Assist in preventative maintenance and check in services of fleet vehicles
Assist in repairing or replacing worn parts not requiring major mechanical work
Assist in inspecting primary and auxiliary operating systems for loose and worn parts
Assist in vehicle diagnostic using a computer
Other shop task as necessary
What Youll 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. Youll 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 will have/be:
Currently enrolled in a Diesel Mechanics program leading to a certificate licensure or Associate degree in Diesel Mechanics
Ability to work Monday thru Friday midafternoon through early evening shifts
Current knowledge of and use of hand tools and power tools
Previous diesel or gas mechanic or parts service provider experience
Experience using a computerized vehicle diagnostic tool
Firm understanding of general shop/vehicle bay safety procedures
A desire to learn the mechanics trade and willing to work on a diverse fleet including refuse (trash) street sweepers and wastewater equipment
Candidates that have a passion for this trade
Candidates that are career oriented
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Current enrollment in a trades or vocational accredited program leading to a certificate licensure or associate degree or a recent graduate (within 1 year of completion of a specified program). The field is specific to the departmental and/or work assignment
Experience Requirement: None
Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
Licensure: This position requires a valid Drivers License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Other mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position:
Resume
Transcripts unofficial or official
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
TA3179 Trades and Vocational InternTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$18.81 $21.26Starting Pay
$18.81 $21.26 per hour based upon educationAgency
Dept of Transportation & InfrastructureThe 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.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation realtime captioning via CART or disabilityrelated accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
