Hiring Range: $29.67 - $32.64 per hour, depending on experience/qualifications.
Work Schedule: Generally, 40 or more hours per week – typically 7:00 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday, with some evenings, weekends, and holiday events as needed. On-call scheduling will occur as required.
NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Public Works – Fleet Division, individuals in this level three position of our Fleet Mechanic (III) series are responsible for performing a wide array of preventative maintenance (PM’s) services to complex maintenance for various town divisions, including Police, Streets, Utilities, Parks, and Recreation, specifically, inspecting, diagnosing troubleshooting, modifying, warranty work, lubricating and repairing on Fleet vehicles and equipment including gas, diesel, electric, alternative fueled for pickups, SUV’s, police vehicles to heavy-duty dump trucks, various heavy equipment (snow and ice removal, street sweepers, sewer jet/vac truck, construction), equipment attachments, and small equipment such as trimmers, blowers, mowers, etc. Ensure the safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our Town’s fleet. The Fleet Mechanic (III) is essential in diagnosing and troubleshooting gasoline, diesel, electric, small engines, chassis, electrical, hydraulic, brakes, and transmission systems; keeping our fleet in optimal condition and ensuring the entire fleet of equipment is in safe operating condition, following the rules and regulations of the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and department policies. The position assists in monitoring and maintaining the fueling, DEF, and lubricant systems, along with the Town’s wash bay and electric vehicle charging stations. Helps lead and mentors less experienced Fleet Technicians aspiring to grow their knowledge base in the field of Fleet maintenance.
The Fleet Mechanic (III) is required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophies and the town’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Fleet Mechanic III works under the direct supervision of the Fleet Manager to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects while working in the office and shop, for both routine and complex circumstances.
SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED 
No supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe Fleet Mechanic III is assigned specific tasks, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the Town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Incumbents in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Performs maintenance and journey level mechanical repairs on all town Fleet units consisting of light duty trucks and automobiles, heavy duty trucks and equipment, turf and agricultural equipment, and small engine equipment in a timely manner. These include but are not limited to dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, street sweepers, sewer equipment, pickups, trailers, forklift, passenger vehicles, police vehicles, as well as electric vehicles. Repairs may be performed in the shop environment or in the field as necessary.
• Performs Department of Transportation inspections on all commercial vehicles as defined by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards.
• Assists manager in assigning and monitors preventive maintenance and repair work to other mechanics in accordance with a regular schedule, aids technicians with vehicle repair problems, and coordinates additional sublet repairs as needed. 
• Properly diagnoses, vehicle and equipment mechanical defects and determines proper solutions.
•  Repairs/rebuilds broken, worn, defective, inefficient, or unsafe vehicle and equipment components including braking, suspension, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, heating/cooling, and engine systems using approved ASE methods and practices.
• Works with Fleet Manager to design OEM and aftermarket upfitting solutions to provide utilization options for customers.
• Installs OEM and aftermarket accessories into new and existing vehicles as directed by Fleet Manager. 
•  Use of fabrication skills as needed to achieve necessary repairs and modifications in areas of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, metalwork, and other areas of vehicle and equipment operations.
•  Performs pre-and post-trip inspections, preventative maintenance checks and minor repairs on division’s equipment and other town vehicles to ensure they operate properly.
•  Safely drive and operate equipment Town of Windsor vehicles and equipment for preventative maintenance services. 
•  Lubricate moving parts, refills fluids, and replaces belts, hoses, wiper blades, and tires.
• Complies with the proper storage, use, and disposal of hazardous fuels, oils, lubricants, and cleaners.
• Assists manager in coordinating Fleet operations activities with Town staff such as field staff, division supervisors/managers, PD Lieutenants, Commanders, etc., along with outside vendors, contractors, and local agencies as required.
• Assists manager in making specifications before ordering and overseeing the purchasing and inventory of fuel management (gasoline, DEF, and diesel fuel supply), and lubricant systems, along with fleet parts storeroom.
• Assists manager in monitoring and maintaining the Town’s wash bay and electric vehicle charging stations.
• Assists manager in disposing of older Fleet units and ordering and acquiring new vehicles and equipment per Town specs for Capital fleet additions and replacements.
• Assists manager with administrative tasks associated with ordering, selling, and sending vehicles out for wide array of preventative maintenance (PM’s) services to complex maintenance.
• Assists manager with all necessary practices that are followed when it comes to fleet vehicle registration within Weld County.
• Documents all services performed, as well as recording any parts and supplies ordered/used in accordance with established record-keeping procedures.
• Performs snow operation tasks by shoveling, plowing, removing, and hauling snow and ice, along with applying deicers to streets and roads.
•  Clean equipment and Public Services Facility shops and yard areas as necessary.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
• Responds to emergencies or after-hours call-outs as needed.
• Performs a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools, light power equipment, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Inputs daily work data into a computer and maintains records of work performed.
• Perform and foster an environment of safe work practices and report safety issues promptly to the direct supervisor. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints, as directed.

OTHER DUTIESDepending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:

• The Fleet Mechanic III position is part of the snow removal program which includes scheduled on-call responsibilities typically during the months of October to April. Fleet Mechanic III’s are required to review and acknowledge the Snow Guidelines annually.
• The Fleet Mechanic III position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check.
• May be involved in special projects that are directly or indirectly related to essential job functions.
• Continues educational and certification requirements in order to remain abreast of current methods and procedures.
• May participate in town employee committees, projects, or assignments as required.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Uses all required safety equipment.
• Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
• Assists other town departments/divisions, as necessary.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age by the first date of employment.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in automotive, light truck, medium, and heavy-duty truck maintenance and/or repair and other equipment maintenance operations.
• Preferred completion of an accredited college, university, or vocational education in the areas of automotive technology and repair, diesel repair, or heavy-duty equipment repair.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• For internal applicants, two (2) years of experience as a Fleet Mechanic II for the Town of Windsor is required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class “B” Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
  Must possess and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
  • One or more ASE Master Certifications are highly desired; Ability to obtain and maintain one ASE Master Level Certification within one (1) year of hire in either:
  • Automotive & Light Trucks A1 – A8; or
  • Medium/Heavy-Duty Trucks T1 – T8 (T4 and T8 required with one year of employment, no matter the Master Level Certification).
• Certifications from major manufacturers such as International, Allison, CAT, John Deere, Bendix, Cummins, etc., may be considered in lieu of ASE if they are deemed equivalent.
  Ability to obtain and maintain Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning certification as specified under section 609 of the Clean Air Act by an EPA-approved program within one (1) year of employment.
• Ability to obtain FEMA certifications: 100, 200, and 700 within one (1) year of employment.
• CPR/1st Aid certification or ability to attain within three (3) months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic mechanical equipment operation and repair
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Town of Windsor and the department.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply documents such as safety rules, operating, technical and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively with people inside and outside the organization using verbal and written methods.
• Ability to perform the necessary functions of the position and to make appropriate decisions consistent with the job expectations and position description.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.
• Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices.
• Ability to use basic math skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public and maintain a courteous and helping attitude.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work in a courteous and safe manner, along with maintaining working relationships with all Town employees.
• Possess basic computer skills, including good knowledge and experience using, Microsoft Office, Faster Fleet Management and Cartegraph software.
• Knowledge of safe driving principles and an ability to detect hazards and to recommend corrective actions.
• Knowledge of general vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to receive, understand and take positive and appropriate action from information/instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment and/or vehicles.
• Ability to work on-call and after hours, as needed.
• Ability to follow and enforce town safety regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible in dealing with changes.
• Ability to remain tactful, helpful, and friendly in dealing with the public and other employees.
• Ability to document work clearly and thoroughly.
• Ability to learn operational procedures and consistently work within the operational structure.
• Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine circumstances and in critical situations; make proper notifications to the Fleet Manager.
• Must have the ability to be reached in emergencies, such as through a cell phone.
• Ability to respond to emergencies or after-hours call-outs and work a flexible schedule, including overtime work when required, working weekends and holidays as needed, and working on-call status with a maximum one-hour response time for yearly on-call rotation and for snow emergencies.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through a variety of communications, including radio.
• Must possess a combination of technical, analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills, as well as professionalism.
• Ability to solve problems and work under pressure.
• Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis.

MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USEDMaterials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:

1. Equipment: Position requires use of various equipment including pickups, trailers, single & tandem dump trucks, snowplow trucks, streets sweepers, road sweepers, vac truck & trailer, toolkat & attachments, skid steers, rollers, tampers, plate compactors, saws, weed eaters, hand blowers, paint striper, pumps, compressors, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, rakes, brooms and wrenches. Inspection and testing equipment such as locators, manhole hooks, hand tools, and ladders. Specialized equipment including asphalt patcher, post-hole pounder, air tools, welding & torch equipment, and other specialized light-duty power equipment. Operate staff vehicles, refueling stations, electric car charging stations, fluid dispensing systems, wash facility & equipment, two-way radios, computers/tablets/other digital equipment, calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, telephones.
2. Materials: Position requires the use of weed chemicals like herbicides, pesticides, fuels, oils, lubricants, adhesives, degreasers, grease, refrigerants, antifreeze, and cleaning supplies. Paints, sealers, lacquers/thinners/solvents, epoxy’s, concrete/cement, dirt/backfill, sand, road base, gravel, hot & cold patch asphalt, chemical hardeners, concrete sealers, and other materials as needed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. 

The physical requirements of this position are considered Heavy Work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform the following activities: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection inspecting small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

The employee may be subject to the following environmental conditions: inside, such an office setting; outside, with little to no effective protection from weather; extreme cold, typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; extreme heat, temperatures typically above 100 degrees of periods of more than one hour; noise and vibration.

The employee is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system, or the skin; and subject to oils. 

This position is considered safety-sensitive because the individual may operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.

 
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.