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• Perform a wide variety of mechanical repairs to gasoline and diesel-powered automotive for City fleet.
• Ensure a prioritized and cohesive process of vehicle and equipment repairs with rapid turnaround and ensure that quality control procedures are in place and followed.
• Analyze and develop fleet quality control strategies and management programs to establish continuous fleet management improvement opportunities, standard maintenance and repair methods and time elements, predictive maintenance, life-cycle costing, and vehicle repair/replacement models.
• Inspect, diagnose, locate and perform repairs and maintenance to light and heavy diesel and gasoline-powered equipment mechanical subsystems including engines, fuel, coding, lube, exhaust, electrical, drive train, and suppression systems.
• Oversee and track all fuel and fluid transactions, safety, updated training, ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Hazmat, Safety Data Sheets, and fuel storage readiness for a year-round operation.
• Assist in purchasing parts, supplies, and/or services in compliance with purchasing policies when authorized and maintain responsibility of tracking inventory for all associated parts and supplies purchased for fleet maintenance services.
• Act as primary point of contact for all essential fleet related vendors and internal customers to ensure efficient and effective support.
• Maintain awareness of new trends and technologies in the field of automotive repair.
• Contribute fleet maintenance updates and training during facility maintenance and road crew shop meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

• Fleet maintenance operations regarding scheduling and tracking of work
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook programs and fleet software applications.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Provide excellent internal customer service
• Use hand, power, and specialty tools pertaining to automotive truck and equipment repair.
• Perform a variety of mechanical tasks under normal to limited supervision
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Read manuals, understand diagrams, and interpret video

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Five years of full-time, professional engine repair, fleet maintenance or related experience.
• Currently possess a non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent Master Technician certification
• Willingness to obtain within 24 months of hire an additional Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or 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.

• Currently possess a valid non-probationary Colorado CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• A vocational certification or associates degree in automotive, mechanics, or a closely related field
• Experience in relation to fleet tracking and work scheduling
• Experience working on medium to heavy-duty automotive machinery

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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