Job Description

Salary

$28.54 - $34.27 Hourly

Location

Support Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

17449

Division

Support Services

Department

Fleet Maintenance

Opening Date

11/21/2025

Closing Date

12/7/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Description / Position Overview

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Fleet Technician II

In this position, you will be working in the Colorado Springs Support Services department on fire apparatus, heavy equipment, light duty trucks, a variety of passenger vehicles, firefighting tools and equipment to support the Fire Department operations. The Fire Department's fleet includes powertrains by Cummins, Ford, and others to a lesser extent. You will be required to perform inspections, run diagnostics, order parts, and perform repairs.

Essential Job Functions

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the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform: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

Knowledge of:

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

Ability to:

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

This position requires technicians to wear appropriate safety personal protective equipment and work in a shop environment around vehicles and heavy equipment with exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and gases. This position requires manual and physical dexterity and the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications

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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 Driver's 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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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

Additional Information

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Please contact Kristen Clinton at kristen.clinton@coloradosprings.gov 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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