Apprentice Fleet Mechanic (Light)

General Maintenance Apprentice

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

Overview of Position / Department

Department Information: The Fleet division is seeking General Maintenance Apprentice interested in a training position to perform routine preventive maintenance, diagnostic and repair work on various types of automotive vehicles and equipment. Performing work on a variety of automotive, heavy vehicles/equipment and fire apparatus.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Train in performing preventative maintenance on City automotive vehicle/equipment fleet
• Train in the diagnostic procedures on hydraulic, electronic and mechanical systems
• Train in the routine maintenance on automotive operating systems and scheduled services
• Train in basic reports related to the maintenance function
• Train in the storage and handling of hazardous materials in accordance with EPA and City standards
• Train in a variety of maintenance tasks including washing and steam cleaning equipment
• Train in maintaining fluid levels in a diverse fleet of vehicles
• Train in tire replacement, maintenance and repair
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred vocational training in automotive service

Experience:

• At least 6 months experience servicing automotive vehicles

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado driver's license with a good driving history

Knowledge:

• Automotive equipment maintenance
• Maintenance and repair tools and equipment
• Applicable safety practices and procedures.

Skills:

• Use of tools and equipment used in the performance of the assigned tasks

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Accurately follow verbal and written instructions
• Correctly maintain and repair assigned vehicles or equipment
• Meet service deadlines
• Keep records relating to the maintenance function
• Lift 50 pounds repetitively

Working Conditions

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Heavy physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds without assistance or 100 pound with assistance
• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Regular walking and standing
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling
• Vision to read written instructions and equipment/vehicle gauges
• Eye/hand/foot coordination to operate motor vehicles
• Hearing/listening for warning signs and troubleshooting
• Speech communication to give technical information and instructions

Work Environment:

• Works in an automotive shop/yard environment
• Frequent time spent outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, fumes and chemicals

Equipment Used:

• Standard business and professional tools and equipment including computers and diagnostic equipment with applicable software applications
• Drives equipment and vehicles in and out of shop

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.