Fleet Mechanic

Job title: Fleet Mechanic

About the Role Under general direction, performs a variety of highly skilled diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a diverse fleet of municipal equipment. Ensures fleet reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine service on City vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, motor graders, tractors, mowers, golf carts, and other equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures; inspect components to determine root causes; utilize diagnostic software, testing equipment, wiring diagrams, and repair manuals.
• Replace defective parts and verify repairs through operational testing to ensure safety and reliability; assist in training new teammates and contractors; weld and fabricate materials using acetylene or plasma torch.
• Install and maintain police vehicle equipment such as light bars, radios, docking stations, etc.; track time and materials for work orders; ensure repairs are complete and billed appropriately.
• Travel to work sites to test and repair systems on equipment or vehicles; maintain safe work practices; report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Develop and maintain effective customer relationships; maintain shop cleanliness and proper tool/equipment maintenance.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED; five (5) years of mechanical experience, with two (2) years of mechanical training preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of city vehicles and equipment; ability to repair heavy equipment and gas/diesel vehicles at a highly skilled level.
• ASE Certifications in at least four (4) categories; Automotive, Truck, and Hydraulics preferred.
• Current Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver's license preferred or obtainable within 90 days; must have acceptable driving record.
• Physical requirements: ability to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift 40 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally; exposure to outside elements and inclement weather.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Nice to Have

• Additional ASE certifications in other categories or specialized tasks.
• Experience installing police vehicle equipment and related hardware.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $61,000 per year for an onsite full-time role.