Fleet Technician I & Fleet Technician II - Evening Shift

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs Fleet Maintenance team is excited to announce opportunities to join the team; an evening shift Fleet Technician I and Fleet Technician II! Both of these position will provide repairs and preventative maintenance services to the City's fleet vehicles. This may include inspecting fleet vehicles, estimating damage of vehicles involved in collisions and normal wear and tear, completing repairs and preventative maintenance to vehicles in a shop environment.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; tentatively 2:30PM - 11:00PM; both positions are eligible for shift differential pay
Fleet Technician I
Hiring Range: $26.19 - $31.44 Hourly 

Fleet Technician II
Hiring Range: $28.54 - $34.27 Hourly

To view the full potential of growth in these positions, please review our 2026 City of Colorado Springs Salary Schedule.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

*We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position may close without prior notice once filled.*

As an Evening Shift Fleet Technician I or II, you will:

• 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
• Perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricate, repair and/or diagnose malfunctions of City 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
• Ensuring safety, customer care, service and communication, and continuing training and education
• Other duties as assigned

Fleet Technician I will require more instruction/supervision in the performance of assigned duties.
Fleet Technician II will only require occasional instruction and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Learn more about these jobs by reviewing their class specification: 
City of Colorado Springs Fleet Technician I Class Spec
City of Colorado Springs Fleet Technician II Class Spec

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• 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

Ability to:

• Exert 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly
• Read manuals, understand diagrams and interpret video

Fleet Technician I:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• One (1) year of professional, full-time engine repair, fleet maintenance or related experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions
• Possess or willing to obtain within 12-months of hire, two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent certifications

Fleet Technician II: 

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three (3) years of professional, full-time engine repair, fleet maintenance or related experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions
• Possess or willing to obtain within 12-months of hire, three (3) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent certifications
• Possess, or willing to obtain within 24-months of hire, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent master certification

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.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
• Possess upon hire, a minimum of two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
• Possess or willing to obtain within 24-months of hire, a valid non-probationary Colorado CDL Class A or B not subject to restrictions and maintain this status throughout employment

Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. 

Environmental Conditions:
Primary Work Environment: Shop
Extreme Temperature: Occasionally
Wetness and Humidity: Occasionally
Respiratory Hazards: Occasionally
Noise and Vibrations: Occasionally
Physical Hazards: Occasionally
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards: Frequently
Exposure to Communicable Diseases: Never

Salary : $26 - $31