Fleet Technician I

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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!

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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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.

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