Fleet Technician I & Fleet Technician II - Evening Shift

Fleet Technician I & Fleet Technician II - Shop Evening Shifts

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 positions 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 *This posting will be filling multiple positions.*

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
• Perform a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair duties
• Modify, tear down, repair and reassemble major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies
• Calculate an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs
• Ensure 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
• Install 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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

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

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, and vacation sell back.