About Our Job

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.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position which means it is a part-time hourly role. This position will work 1-10 hours per week and no more than 39 hours per week. The target pay range for this position $19.29-$21.74. This position 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 & Schedule

Positions are in-person 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. The team will accommodate hours with school schedules.

Who We Are & What Youll Do

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.

DOTI will 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.

Fleet Managements Maintenance Division is looking to fill five (2) Heavy/Light Duty Mechanic Internship positions for the Summer Fleet Mechanic Intern. 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 ever-changing world of a Mechanic.

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

What Youll Bring

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

• 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

• Knowledge 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

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: Rrequires 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

This position is expected to stay open until May 7th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 7th at 11:59 PM.

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