Fleet Heavy Technician

Overview

Location:

13607 E Ellsworth Ave, Aurora, Colorado . City of Aurora is seeking dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team. We demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

Hiring Salary: $27.40 - $34.25/year. The deadline to submit an application for this position is February 11, 2026, and the posting may close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

The Fleet Heavy Technician performs maintenance, repair, and warranty inspections/preventative maintenance on a wide range of automotive, heavy trucks, construction equipment, and small and large turf equipment.

• Perform repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair all automotive and equipment electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform diagnosis using electronic scanners, computer and vehicle/equipment tools and software.
• Perform new unit prep and equipment installation.
• Repair or rebuild component systems in automotive and specialized equipment.
• Read complex electrical and hydraulic schematics using diagnostic flow charts.
• Respond to emergency service calls.
• Maintain vehicle history records, parts inventory records and daily labor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover all duties and responsibilities required of the employee. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least 2 years progressively responsible experience as a mechanic in a related area with responsibility for a large mixed fleet. Experience with heavy equipment;
  Mobile Lifting cranes is preferred

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, emission, pumping, fuel and mechanical systems
• Maintenance and repair tools and equipment
• Standard safety regulations and procedures for assigned tasks
• Standard computer systems and software applications

Skills:

• Skills in the use of tools and equipment used in the performance of assigned tasks

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to accurately diagnose, identify and repair related problems
• Ability to use computer-based diagnostic software

Licenses And Certifications

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Class A CDL must be obtained within 12 months
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications required within one year for career progression opportunities
• Diesel emissions license within 1 year of hire

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy physical work requiring ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance or 100 pounds with assistance
• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Regular walking and standing
• Frequent activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling
• Coordination to operate tools and automotive equipment and drive equipment
• Clear vision to read manuals, gauges and meters; able to communicate and hear instructions

Work Environment:

• Works in an automotive shop/yard with frequent outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise and fumes related to automotive repair

Equipment Used:

• Standard business equipment, computers with diagnostic and records management applications
• Drives vehicles and equipment in and out of Fleet shop facilities
• Occasionally may use personal equipment in the course of employment

The City of Aurora observes furlough days in 2026:
January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24. For Veterans preference, please include all employment history including military service and documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain certain statistical records and comply with state and federal requirements regarding non-discrimination. The City maintains a drug-free workplace; a positive drug test may disqualify or terminate employment.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:

• All applicants selected for employment must undergo a thorough criminal…