Fleet Technician I

Join the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), the largest rural transit agency in the U.S., in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Known for innovative and reliable transit, RFTA connects vibrant communities while supporting sustainability and quality of life.

Company Name: Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)

Title of Position: Fleet Technician I

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Candidate must be able to work onsite in Aspen and/or Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Pay Range: Starting pay range is $25.25 - $32.19/hourly, based on experience. This position is eligible for a Mechanic Sign-On Bonus of $3000 ($750 paid quarterly over the first year of employment). This position is also eligible for a Tool Bonus of $1500 each year on the employee's anniversary.

Benefits: Benefits include (but are not limited to): Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA/HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plan, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail -

Position Summary:

Performs routine and minor repairs and preventative maintenance on RFTA buses and automotive equipment not only with conventionally fueled vehicles but also with very specialized alternative fueled vehicles including Biofuels, Compressed Natural Gas, and Battery Electric vehicles. This includes removing, repairing, and replacing parts and components as necessary while using tools and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Provides varied support to the Operation Department.

Essential Job Duties:

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Operates vehicles while strictly complying with RFTA policies, directives, procedures, and all Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations.
  
• Performs routine maintenance and general repairs on transit equipment and support vehicles, primarily focusing on tire replacement, brakes, minor repairs and adjustments, replacement of body panels, and seasonal equipment switchover.
  
• Regularly inspects vehicles as scheduled (e.g. State of Good Repair, Safety, and DOT inspections), identifies defects, and makes repairs as needed. Performs regular preventative maintenance on RFTA vehicles. Including preventative maintenance of non-high voltage systems on Battery Electric and Hybrid vehicles.
  
  
• Troubleshoots vehicle systems on a limited basis, accurately identifying causes of maintenance problems. Recommends and performs subsequent repairs.
  
  
• Assists in the maintenance of vehicles utilizing alternative propulsion technologies and fuels including Battery Electric Buses (BEB), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Hybrid, and Biodiesel technologies.
  
• Ensures proper vehicle assignments are made while vehicle needs are being met.
  
  
• Responds to road calls, and service calls and operates service trucks. Provides support to Operations Department for vehicle exchanges, vehicle repairs, or vehicle recovery as needed.
  
• Documents all actions taken in a professional manner in written and /or electronic format. Completes all necessary forms (e.g., accident, incident, spill reports, core and warranty information and etc.).
  
  
• Seasonally inspects vehicles as scheduled, identifying defects and making repairs as needed.
  
• May assist in providing limited training and direction to other mechanics.
  
  
• Actively and continuously improves professional knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in routine training sessions and educational seminars relevant to the position and job duties.
  
• Meets attendance/participation standards for routine safety meetings and training sessions.
  
• Completes assigned safety and compliance training in RFTA-sponsored Learning Management Software (Travitor) on a timely basis. Incomplete training required for the position will adversely affect the annual performance review. This includes all RFTA-required training programs.
  
  
• Responsible to maintain the work area in a neat and orderly manner.
  

Other Job Duties:

• Provides support for the Operations Department (e.g., bus pullout, vehicle exchanges, vehicle recovery, snow plowing, and sanding).
  
• Occasionally assists or serves as a fill-in as a Service Worker when needed.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Adheres to and actively works towards the personal, department, and organizational goals and performance standards-detailed performance indicators are discussed in detail in a separate departmental document.
  
• Advanced computer skills and data entry ability
  
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and abide by the department code of conduct.
  
• Solid knowledge of operating theory, failure diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance practices common to buses and heavy vehicles
  
• Solid knowledge of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety, OSHA, and safe working practices and procedures
  
• Solid skills with common mechanic hand tools, pneumatic tools, and diagnostic equipment
  
• Solid knowledge of OSHA and safe working practices and procedures
  
  
• Solid ability to use prudent judgment and problem-solving skills to make reasonable and appropriate decisions and recommendations.
  
• Solid ability to read, understand, and use maintenance, repair, parts, schematics, and ladder logic manuals in both printed and electronic format; computer-based maintenance information systems, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, service updates, and troubleshooting guides.
  
  
• Proficient ability to identify differences in high voltage and low voltage systems on Battery Electric and Hybrid vehicles.
  
  
• Ability to learn and develop necessary skill sets required for maintenance on Battery Electric, CNG, Hybrid, and Biodiesel technologies.
  
• Solid ability to communicate effectively with other employees, the general public, emergency response personnel, law enforcement personnel, and State and Federal regulatory personnel.
  
  
• Solid ability to read, understand, and use maintenance, repair, and parts manuals, computer-based maintenance information systems, FMVSS Regulations, service updates, and troubleshooting guides.
  
• Solid decision-making skills (e.g., troubleshooting problems with a defective vehicle, recovery of a wrecked or disabled vehicle).
  
  
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, air systems, chassis and suspension, HVAC, diesel engines, and transmissions.
  
• Basic knowledge of electrical and gas welding.
  
• Basic skills with common mechanic hand tools, pneumatic tools, and diagnostic equipment.
  
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
  

Education:

Required

• High school education or equivalent knowledge to perform the job successfully.
  
  
• Training and certifications necessary to be able to perform role responsibilities.
  

Preferred

• Vocational/Technical degree in a related field (diesel, automotive, etc.)
  

Required Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications, Training:

Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License and be able to obtain a Colorado State Commercial Driver's License with a B-P2 rating within two (2) weeks of beginning employment.

NOTE: ASE Certification is required for consideration of promotion beyond Fleet Technician I.

Experience:

Two (2) years of actual experience or a combination of formal training and experience is preferred.

Application Deadline/Closing Date:

No deadline. Posting will remain until all open positions are filled.

How to Apply:

Please apply via the RFTA website. This position, and all current open positions, are located here -

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

RFTA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law