What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Auto Mechanic - Fleet Technician II position at City of Colorado Springs?
Job Type: Full-time; eligible for overtime hours/pay, when necessary
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; tentatively 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Work Location: Mobile/field environment
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This Position Includes:
- Repairs, cleans, replaces, installs and modifies defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related systems of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment
- Performs a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair duties
- Modifies, tears down, repairs and reassembles major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies
- Calculates an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs
- Ensures that all work activities adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, industry safety standards, and emissions mandates
- Operates a mobile repair vehicle to perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricate, repair and/or diagnose malfunctions of vehicles
- Installs a variety of parts and equipment on assigned vehicles including lights, trailer hitches, and generators
- Perform annual DOT safety inspections
- Perform Diesel opacity testing
- Other duties include ensuring safety, customer care, service and communication, and continuing training and education
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Best practices for the inspection and repair of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs and fleet software applications
- Exert 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
- Read manuals, understand diagrams and interpret video
- Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
- Experience: Three years of full-time, professional engine repair, fleet maintenance or related experience.
Substitutions: 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. We encourage all to apply!
Other requirements:
- Possess or obtain upon hire a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Possess or obtain upon hire, a valid non-probationary Colorado CDL Class A or B not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges. (NOTE: Current CDLs must be registered with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) drug and alcohol clearing house at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)
- Successfully completed a minimum of two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Tests
- Possess or obtain within 12-months of hire, a Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician certification
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.
- A vocational certification or associate's degree in automotive, mechanics, or a closely related field
- Experience in relation to fleet tracking and work scheduling
Environmental Conditions | Frequency |
Primary Work Environment | Shop |
Extreme Temperature | Occasionally |
Wetness and Humidity | Occasionally |
Respiratory Hazards | Occasionally |
Noise and Vibrations | Continuously |
Physical Hazards | Occasionally |
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards | Frequently |
Exposure to Communicable Diseases | Never |
Salary : $29 - $34