About Our Job

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Although the fully salary range is posted the starting salary range for this position is $34.00-$38.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays 1 personal holiday and1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days or unpaid days off for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th the Friday before Labor Day and November 28th the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).

Location& Schedule

This position will be based either at Roslyn (5440 Roslyn St. Denver CO 80216) or Central Platte (1271 W. Bayaud Ave. Denver CO 80223). The anticipated shift for this position is 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM however flexibility is needed as shifts can change based on business need. Both the shift timing and location will be determined and discussed during the hiring process. There is a 7% pay increase for the later shift!

Who We Are & What Youll Do

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.

Come join an award-winning team! We are #1 leading Fleet and #1 Green Fleet with NAFA Fleet Management Association.

Fleet Management looks after 2400 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.

The Fleet Management team has an opening for a Fleet Technician III. This is an excellent position for an experienced mechanic who enjoys working on a variety of this role you will be assigned to a line in the fleet shop for the repair inspection and maintenance of light medium and/or heavy fleet vehicles and equipment and will use a variety of fuel technologies including gasoline diesel electric CNG and other alternative sources. We also have all the latest diagnostic tools and manufacturer training!

Specifically as a Fleet Technician III you will:

• Conduct routine and annual inspections and perform preventive maintenance on all vehicles while coordinating usage issues or unusual repairs with vehicle manufacturers

• Prepare and maintain documentation records and reports including inspection reports to identify and document vehicle accident damage and needed repairs this also includes responding to field calls on equipment in shop or field locations

• Diagnose and repair gasoline diesel and alternate fuel powered engines on light and heavy equipment utilizing standard or specialized diagnostic and measuring tools; diagnose and repair vehicle emission systems; perform Colorado state emissions testing

• Perform major overhaul of engines and diagnose repair rebuild and adjust engine and powertrain control systems using standard and specialized diagnostic equipment

• Diagnose repair and maintain automatic standard and hydrostatic transmissions in conjunction with power take off units clutches drivelines differential assemblies and final drive units

• Perform major repair of vehicle power plants and electrical systems; troubleshoot diagnose and repair electronic and electrical systems including vehicle computer transmission fuel systems batteries alternators starters relay switches solenoids regulators wiring harnesses and other related electrical components

• Repair vehicle heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) cooling systems; perform radiator repair replacement of cooling system components water pumps shutters and hoses

• Diagnose troubleshoot repair and maintain mechanical and hydraulic steering systems and perform wheel alignments hydraulic systems braking and traction systems and repair passive and active restraint system

• Fabricate weld and repair parts using standard welding techniques and tools which includes design and installation of specialized equipment and mounting systems; assist body shop with assessing vehicle damage

• Coordinate with body shop to assist with estimating and repairing undercarriage suspension and structural damage

• Participate in snow removal duties

• Train and review the work of junior-level technicians and assist higher-level technicians

We provide safety steel-toed boots and uniforms. We require that you bring your own tools to start. After one year of employment youll receive a $1000 tool allowance.

What Youll Bring

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.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience skills and characteristics:

• Interest in building their skill set with repairing a variety of vehicles or previous experience with repairing a variety of engines and vehicles including heavy construction equipment

• The ability to be flexible in hours which includes work on weekends or overtime if needed

Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:

• Converse with the general public

• Understand highway traffic signs and signals

• Respond to official inquiries

• Make entries on reports and records

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience in the diagnosis repair and maintenance of gasoline diesel or alternate fuel powered equipment including electronic systems hydraulic systems transmission and combustion engine overhaul.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Drivers License at the time of application and must be kept current as a condition of employment.

• Requires a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL B) with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of employment and must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until December 12th 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than December 12th at 11:59 PM.

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The 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 real-time captioning via CART or disability-related 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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