Fleet Technician II

Job Type: Skilled Trades Craft

Pay Range $65,222 to $76,730

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 1/16/25

Applications are being accepted through: 1/21/25

*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Fleet Technician II

Our Fleet Operations Department is responsible for repairing and servicing our more than 2,000 fleet vehicles. We are hiring a Fleet Technician to provide onsite fleet services for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and other equipment with experienced technicians to advance your career. Our fleet is made up of vehicles from Ford, Chevy, Peterbilt, Caterpillar, and Kenworth. Your work will ensure our fleet is in top condition, allowing you to stay on top of advanced technologies and provide daily exposure to positive challenges.

Please note that the work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm, and is eligible for shift differential pay.

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

Repairing, cleaning, replacing, installing, and modifying defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related vehicle systems

Modifying, repairing, and reassembling major automotive components and assemblies, including gasoline and/or diesel engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies

Repairing and maintaining sanders, plows, and related snow removal equipment and systems

Performing customer service or garage functions, including topping off fluids, adjusting tire pressures, replacing wiper blades, and other minor services

Performing automotive inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and light/heavy equipment

Who You Are

Minimum 2 years of experience in a fleet or automotive mechanic environment

Knowledge of and experience with preventative maintenance methodologies and tools

Possession of 4 Light Duty ASE OR 3 Heavy Duty Certifications OR equivalent manufacturer-related training is required

Master 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

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

Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Accessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at [email protected] or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at [email protected] or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Skilled Trades Craft