Fleet Tech I

Job Summary:

Contributes to the overall mission and values of the City of Loveland by adhering to City of Loveland (COL) core values and safety standards in the performance of basic and advance repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance services such as inspecting, lubricating and servicing primarily light duty vehicles, with growth opportunities in medium and heavy vehicles. By building upon experience and formal training in automotive and/or diesel mechanics, the Tech I will steadily grow their skills to eventually maintain and repair up to 28 classes of vehicles comprising the municipal fleet. Fleet Technician I level may expect to progress to the II level once the full range of required skills, duties and training have been mastered.

The salary range for this position is $27.88- $39.04 per hour with a hiring range of $27.88 - $33.46, depending on qualifications and experience.  

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

The City of Loveland Fleet Management team will operate with a commitment to the One City, One Team approach, positively collaborate with team members and residents, and show a dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness!

This position offers succession planning, training and provides internal advancement opportunities using our Fleet Career and Development Incentive Program. In the program there are (5) Technician levels with growth opportunities. Come join a professional, collaborative dynamic team!

Candidates hired, who do not hold the required CDL License will be provided study materials and support to successfully test for their license.   

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Collaboration, Innovation
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. 

 Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Performs minor and major Preventive Maintenance services and repairs.
• Performs component diagnostics, removals and re-installations; parts replacements; parts cleaning; and assists with jobs requiring an additional technician as well as heavy jobs.
• Works as an effective member of the Fleet Services team by responding to change with a positive attitude, meeting customer needs with flexibility, and by asking questions proactively when faced with uncertainty.
• Maintains constructive dialogue and relationships with the public and City staff through effective interpersonal communications and customer service skills.
• Gains additional fleet operations knowledge and skill through shadowing and taking direction from journey-level technicians while assisting on fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Ensures all required information is reported accurately on work orders, preventative maintenance reports, and other documents.
• Performs work in accordance with industry and City safety standards.

Other Job Functions:

• Cleans tools and maintains shop.
• Attends training to upgrade technical skills.
• Performs State of Colorado emission and DOT inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

•  Automotive or diesel vocational or technical school degree or certificate, or three (3) year's experience in the automotive repair industry required.  An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis. 

Certifications:

• Must possess a CDL Instructors Permit within 6 weeks of hire and a Class A or B CDL license with passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
• Requires State of Colorado gas emissions licenses within 120 days of hire.
• ASE Master Certification in Automotive/Light truck (A1-A8) highly desired.

The CDL license training is subject to the condition that you must repay the City of Loveland three thousand dollars, $3,000.00 in the event you resign or you are terminated for cause within twenty-four (24) months after your starting date with the City.  In such event, you irrevocably authorize repayment of the cost by set-off from any final payment of compensation or reimbursement due to you from the City.  Any remaining balance shall be paid in certified funds within thirty (30) days of such resignation or termination date. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand equipment maintenance and repair manuals, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate directly and effectively with a variety of people including vendors, equipment operators, and co-workers.
• Expected to learn mostly via on-the-job training.
• Expected to continue automotive and/or diesel technical education throughout their career. Pursuance of some training on personal time will be necessary.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50 pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

• Expected to own and work with a complete set of mechanical hand tools appropriate for a professional fleet technician. An annual tool allowance is provided to cover non-warrantable tool breakage, wear and loss.

• Work hours vary by season and are subject to change based on emergency or weather-related events, which may extend the workday to include occasional night-shift work.

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions may be required on an as-needed bases.

• Spends a majority of the time either walking or standing while in the shop or field.

• Physical demands moderate to heavy physical work requiring lifting, carry, push and pull up to 100 lbs. while performing mechanical functions in the shop and field. Lifting of heavy and awkward objects, up to 100 lbs. from ground level to waist level or higher, either on solid ground, or while balancing. Occasional positioning and re-adjusting objects of 200 lbs.

• Work involves regular walking, standing, and frequent full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling.

• Considerable hand/eye/foot coordination is necessary to operate tools and equipment, and occasionally operate equipment and vehicles. Correctible vision is required to read automotive manuals, gauges and meters. Speech and hearing must be adequate to receive or give technical information and instructions, and to perform in a safe manner.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).

The position requires a CDL. Employees in this position are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home.  Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains.  The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene.  Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals.  Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.  The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information. 

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check. Selection process will comply with DOT regulations including post-offer drug screening and FMCSA clearinghouse full query if applicable.