Fleet Heavy Technician

JOB LOCATION

13607 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, 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 overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary: $26.79 - $33.49/hour

The deadline to submit an application to this position is June 22, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Fleet Heavy Technician position performs maintenance, repair, and warranty inspections/preventative maintenance on a wide range of automotive, Heavy Trucks, Construction Equipment, and small and large turf equipment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 /or 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 or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without advance notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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 a wide variety of electrical, hydraulic, emission, pumping, fuel and mechanical systems
• Maintenance and repair tools and equipment
• Standard safety regulations and procedures associated with the 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 potential or existing problems.
• Ability to use computer based diagnostic software.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Class A CDL must obtained with 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 Demand