Fleet Maintenance Technician I (2nd Shift)

Fleet Maintenance Technician I (2nd Shift)

Our Fleet Operations Department is responsible for the repair and service of our more than 2,000 fleet vehicles. We are hiring two (2) Fleet Maintenance Technicians to provide onsite fleet services for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and other equipment alongside other experienced technicians. Our fleet is made up of vehicles from Ford, Chevy, Peterbilt, Caterpillar, and Kenworth. The work that you perform ensures our fleet of vehicles remain in top condition, ensuring our utility crews are able to provide safe and efficient utility services to the community.

Please note that these positions operate on a Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM schedule, and as such, are eligible for shift differential pay.

A day in the life of a Fleet Maintenance Technician I may include:

• Performing preventative maintenance on our fleet of vehicles, including:
  • Checking and changing fluids and oils, and replacing filters
  • Maintaining and replacing tires, belts, hoses, wiper blades, and minor welding services
  • Inspecting tires for pressure and wear and tear, and balancing, repairing, and/or replacing tires as needed
  • Checking and replacing belts and hoses
  • Conducting brake repairs
  • Washing, detailing, waxing, and cleaning vehicles, and replacing wiper blades
  • Picking up parts from suppliers and performing customer service-related functions such as picking up and delivering vehicles
• Collaborating with Master and Level II Fleet Technicians on minor services and repairs

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience in a fleet maintenance, diesel, or automotive mechanic capacity
• Possession of a Light or Heavy Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
  

Who We Are

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the third-most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

Our Commitment to Our Employees  

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We do not just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
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