Fleet Technician II

• 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

• 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
• Operational characteristics of a variety of automotive transmissions and gasoline/ diesel powered engines including but not limited to chassis drive train and body components including latches fasteners glass and environment control systems

• Perform light fabrication or repair to existing parts or sub-components
• 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
• Safely work with heavy equipment components that can be heavy to lift or hot to touch
• Communicate clearly and concisely to customers staff supervisors and vendors. Communication methods include interpersonal telephone by computer-based programs and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in automotive or heavy equipment repair and maintenance
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in fleet vehicle or equipment repair and maintenance
• Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Drivers License not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess upon hire two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests
• Possess or obtain within 12 months of hire certification as an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician
• Within two years of hire achieve certification as an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Medium/Heavy Trucks

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience with the National Fire Protection Association Fire Department Safety Officer Association and Insurance Underwriting Organization standards related to fire apparatus
• Experience with National Board of Fire Underwriters aerial ladder testing standards certification methods and requirements
• Experience or training with fire service-related vehicle tools and equipment service/maintenance including requisite certifications
• Experience installing mobile radios and in-vehicle laptop computers
• Experience safely operating small power tools

Please contact Kristen Clinton at for 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.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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