Fleet Technician II

The City of Loveland Fleet Management is focused on collaboration, accountability, team environment, succession planning, training and providing internal advancement opportunities using our Fleet Career and Development Incentive Program. In the program there are 5 Technician levels with growth opportunities.

Contributes to the overall mission and values of the City of Loveland through adherence to City of Loveland (COL) core values and safety standards in the performance of basic repairs and diagnostics on automobiles, light and heavy‑duty trucks, construction equipment, snow/ice control equipment and occasionally fire apparatus/equipment, while less experienced technicians and learning from technicians of advanced skill levels.

The salary range for the position is $27.47 to $38.46 per hour with a hiring range of $27.47 to $32.96
, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

• Performs preventative maintenance and inspections of the City fleet in accordance with Industry “Flat Rate” standards (where applicable).
• Assists coworkers by sharing knowledge and assisting with awkward and/or heavy jobs.
• Mentors less experienced Technicians on fleet maintenance policies, procedures, tasks, techniques and performance standards.
• Interviews customers and operators about vehicle/equipment problems to understand and diagnose accurately.
• Ensures all required information is reported accurately on work orders, preventative maintenance reports, and other documents.
• Performs work in accordance with industry and City safety standards.

• Ensures work environment is clean and safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must hold an automotive or diesel vocational/technical school degree or have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in automotive or diesel repair industry that will substitute for vocation degree requirement.

• Welding and/or fabrication experience highly desired.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of diverse light and heavy‑duty fleets.
• Formal hydraulic training and/or equivalent experience.

• Must possess either a Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger (P) endorsements, or must obtain a CDL Instruction Permit within six (6) weeks of hire and obtain a Class A or B commercial driver’s license with passenger (P) endorsements within six (6) months of hire date.
• ASE Master Certification highly desired.

The CDL license training is subject to the condition that you must repay the City of Loveland three thousand dollars, $3,000.00 in the event you resign or you are terminated for cause within twenty‑four (24) months after your starting date with the City. In such event, you irrevocably authorize repayment of the cost by set‑off from any final payment of compensation or reimbursement due to you from the City.

Any remaining balance shall be paid in certified funds within thirty (30) days of such resignation or termination date.

• General knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, emissions and mechanical systems, repair tools and equipment.
• Understanding of safety regulations and procedures associated Fleet Operations.
• Proficiency using industry related computer software and other application software such as e‑mail and contact management systems, and industry specific software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately diagnose and repair mechanical problems.
• Capability to perform basic math computations, and maintain accurate and complete computer records.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed equipment schematics, instructions, and systems diagrams.
• Skill in the use of specialty tools, OEM diagnostic software and test equipment used in the performance of the assigned tasks.
• Considerable welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to diagnose system failures on multiple types of specialized equipment.

• Frequent moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from…