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POSITION TITLE: Worker I, Fleet (Bus Fueler) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8580
DEPARTMENT: Operation Services
LOCATION: TRANSFORT BUS FACILITIES
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $40,598.00 - 60,897.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 10/30/2026 . At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins Facilities and Fleet team is looking for a Worker I (Bus Fueler) who will support keeping our vehicles clean and in good condition so that they are safe, reliable, and can stay on the road. This position will work at the Transfort Maintenance Facility with a team of technicians, fuelers, and drivers in a well-equipped shop. Our fleet includes 50 transit buses, both CNG and electric and about 30 standard fleet vehicles that run in all kinds of weather and conditions. The Worker I (Bus Fueler) will fuel vehicles, run them through a car wash, top off engine liquids, and other non-mechanical tasks.
Work hours for this Worker I (Bus Fueler) are Monday – Saturday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM with one weekday and Sunday off. Uniforms, safety shoes, and safety equipment are provided. CDL training and licensing is provided if needed. Please see below for the required licenses and certifications.
If you feel comfortable around large vehicles, enjoy being outside and on your feet, and are willing and able to earn a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) either now or once on the job, this might be a great opportunity for you. This position is full-time and receives full benefits - we invite you to apply!
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
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City Competencies
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates High school diploma or GED
Experience Requirements
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
Worker I, Fleet
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
REQUISITION #: req8580
DEPARTMENT: Operation Services
LOCATION: TRANSFORT BUS FACILITIES
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $40,598.00 - 60,897.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 10/30/2026 . At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
- Motor vehicle report
- Drug test within 48 hours of offer for CDL holders or within 96 hours of offer for non-CDL holders
- CDL Drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
- Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T)
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins Facilities and Fleet team is looking for a Worker I (Bus Fueler) who will support keeping our vehicles clean and in good condition so that they are safe, reliable, and can stay on the road. This position will work at the Transfort Maintenance Facility with a team of technicians, fuelers, and drivers in a well-equipped shop. Our fleet includes 50 transit buses, both CNG and electric and about 30 standard fleet vehicles that run in all kinds of weather and conditions. The Worker I (Bus Fueler) will fuel vehicles, run them through a car wash, top off engine liquids, and other non-mechanical tasks.
Work hours for this Worker I (Bus Fueler) are Monday – Saturday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM with one weekday and Sunday off. Uniforms, safety shoes, and safety equipment are provided. CDL training and licensing is provided if needed. Please see below for the required licenses and certifications.
If you feel comfortable around large vehicles, enjoy being outside and on your feet, and are willing and able to earn a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) either now or once on the job, this might be a great opportunity for you. This position is full-time and receives full benefits - we invite you to apply!
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Fuels, washes, parks buses and other vehicles at the Transfort Shop.
- Empty money vaults, check engine fluids, and move to parking area.
- Wash vehicle exteriors by hand or by utilizing drive through vehicle wash system.
- Vehicles will on occasion have to travel on public roadways therefore a commercial driver’s license is required.
- Perform minor repairs as needed.
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City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
- Ability to operate, clean, and inspect City buses as well as other miscellaneous vehicles.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis.
- Ability to obtain and main CDL license.
- Preferred ability operating or maneuvering large vehicles.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates High school diploma or GED
Experience Requirements
- 1 - 2 years related experience driving and working around heavy duty vehicles is preferred. A safe work history and good driving record is required.
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Current Commercial Driver\'s License with P2 and air brake endorsement, OR the ability to obtain such license within 90 days of employment.,
Worker I, Fleet
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
Salary : $40,598 - $60,897