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 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

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

Location

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 shift is expected to be from 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM. Both the shift timing and location will be determined and discussed during the hiring process. There is a 7% pay increase for the 2:30-11:00pm shift.

What You’ll 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.

DOTI’s 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.

• DOTI’s 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 2,500+ 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 Denver's City and County vehicles.

The Fleet Management team has an opening for a Fleet Technician I. This is an excellent position for an early career or experienced mechanic who enjoys working on a variety of vehicles. In 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 I you will:

• Inspect equipment brought to shop for structural integrity and other potential safety and maintenance problems

• Repair or replace worn parts not requiring major mechanical work. Identify and report to supervisor any major problems requiring mechanical attention

• Inspect primary and auxiliary operating systems for loose and worn parts, hydraulic system for faulty cylinders, hoses, or fittings, and air systems

• Remove, repair, and replace wheels and tires on equipment

• Respond to emergency road service on tires, tubes, and wheels of specialized and heavy-duty automotive equipment, utilizing hydraulic jacks and lifts

• Remove and replace sealed beam lighting units, light bulbs, light bars, and fuses

• Operate all types of vehicles and equipment to servicing and storage area

• Wash and steam clean equipment and clean work area

• Participate in snow removal duties as assignments

We supply safety steel-toed boots and uniforms. To begin, you'll need to bring your own tools. Upon completing one year of employment, you'll be eligible for a $1,000 tool allowance. Recent graduates are welcome to apply!

What You’ll Bring

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

• An associate degree (or Trade School Certification) in automotive maintenance or similar a plus

• ASE Airbrake Certification

• The ability to be flexible in hours

• The ability to 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: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance of gasoline, diesel, and/or alternative/hybrid powered equipment or one year of experience in the repair of tires, tubes, wheels, hydraulic brakes, air brakes, and/or parking brake systems in an automotive repair shop or fleet department.

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

• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

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

• Requires a Colorado Refrigerant Registration and a Colorado State Emission inspection license by the end of probation. 

• Requires Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning as certified under section 609 of the Clean Air Act by an EPA-approved program by the end of probation.

• Requires Underground Storage Tank Class A, B, or C Operator Certification by the end of probation.

• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.  

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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 [email protected] 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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