Fleet Technician II

City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28.54–$34.27 Per Hour
SKILLS
ASE, Acquisitions Management, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Budgeting, CDL Driver's License, Cellular Telephone, Class A License, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Electricity, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fire Safety, Firefighting, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Insurance Underwriting, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laptop PC, Licensing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Manual Dexterity, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), OSHA, Pharmacovigilance, Pneumatic Tools, Preventative Maintenance, Regulations, Sales, Secondary School, Testing, Tuition Fees, Underwriting, Vehicle Fleets, Wireless Radio
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
4 days ago

Fleet Technician II

Salary

$28.54 - $34.27 Hourly

Location

Support Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18273

Division

Support Services

Department

Fleet Maintenance

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Fleet Technician II

About the Job: In this position, you will be working in the Colorado Springs Support Services department on fire apparatus, heavy equipment, light duty trucks, and a variety of passenger vehicles to support the Fire Department operations. The Fire Departments fleet includes powertrains by Cummins, Ford, and others to a lesser extent. You will be required to perform inspections, run diagnostics, order parts, and perform repairs.

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

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a Fleet Technician II, you will:

  • Perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles
  • Inspect, diagnose, and isolate defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fueling, electrical, and pneumatic systems
  • Identify, record, and source parts
  • Coordinate service writing and parts acquisition with supervisor
  • Use software to initiate, record and track fleet work
  • Other duties as assigned.

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

  • Diesel and gas engine technologies
  • Standards including but not limited to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), manufacturer specifications, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) testing, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines
  • Proper usage of hand, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, and other specialty equipment
  • Operational characteristics of a variety of automotive transmissions and gasoline/ diesel powered engines including but not limited to chassis, drive train, and body components including latches, fasteners, glass, and environment control systems

Ability to:

  • Perform light fabrication or repair to existing parts or sub-components
  • Perform detailed diagnostic testing with a variety of methods to include the use of modern scan tools
  • Perform mobile maintenance and repair functions as needed
  • Safely work with heavy equipment components that can be heavy to lift or hot to touch
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, to customers, staff, supervisors, and vendors. Communication methods include interpersonal, telephone, by computer-based programs, and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships

This position requires technicians to wear appropriate safety personal protective equipment and work in a shop environment around vehicles and heavy equipment with exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and gases. This position requires manual and physical dexterity and the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Three (3) years of full-time professional experience in fleet vehicle or equipment repair and maintenance
  • Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Drivers License not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
  • Possess or obtain within 12 months of hire (3) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), or equivalent certification tests
  • Possess or obtain within 24 months of hire Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) in Medium/Heavy Trucks, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

  • Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, a valid non-probationary Class A or B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.
  • Experience with the National Fire Protection Association, Fire Department Safety Officer Association, and Insurance Underwriting Organization standards related to fire apparatus
  • Experience with National Board of Fire Underwriters aerial ladder testing standards, certification methods, and requirements
  • Experience or training with fire service-related vehicle, tools, and equipment service/maintenance including requisite certifications
  • Experience safely operating small power tools

To be considered for this position if you currently hold a CDL, you must register your CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE) WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

Additional Information

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.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: Basic mechanic hand tools, welders, vehicle lifts, portable jacks, drill presses, metal sheers, metal break, drills and grinders, Snap-On modis for vehicles diagnostics, ProLink for diagnostics, and Cummings Insight for diagnostics.

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.

Apply to Join Our Team

  • Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

  • Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

  • Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

  • We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

  • Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

  • Less than high school
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

  • Less than one year
  • One or more years
  • Two or more years
  • Three or more years
  • Four or more years
  • Five or more years
  • Six or more years
  • Seven or more years
  • Eight or more years
  • Nine or more years
  • Ten or more years

03

Do you possess, or can obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Drivers License not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have three (3) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests?

  • Yes, I currently possess 3 Automotive Service Excellence certification tests
  • No, but I am willing to obtain within 12 months of hire.
  • No, and I am not willing to obtain within 12 months of hire.

05

If yes, what are the ASE certifications you hold? If you dont have any, please put N/A.

06

Do you possess a current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician certification?

  • Yes, I currently possess an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification.
  • No, but willing to obtain within 24 months of hire.
  • No and will not obtain within 24 months of hire.

07

If yes, what ASE master certifications you hold? If you dont have any, please put N/A.

08

Do you have experience with any of the following? Please check all that apply.

  • National Fire Protection Association, Fire Department Safety Officer Association, and Insurance Underwriting Organization standards related to fire apparatus
  • National Board of Fire Underwriters aerial ladder testing standards, certification methods, and requirements
  • Fire service-related vehicle, tools, and equipment service/maintenance including requisite certifications
  • Installing mobile radios and in-vehicle laptop computers
  • Safely operating small power tools
  • None

09

Do you currently possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges? (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)]

  • Yes, I currently possess a valid Class A or B CDL.
  • No, I currently do not possess a valid Class A or B CDL.

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov

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