Fleet Technician I-II, Master Technician

About the Role

Salary Range: $26.47/HR - $41.47/HR, DOQ/E The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that makes decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. Key duties include a range of minor service functions involving mechanical and basic electrical components. this is an entry level position and provides opportunities to gain knowledge for the higher skills required in the level ii position. technicians will learn to use more specialized diagnostic equipment and gain greater independence performing work assignments. the duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed with the proper certification and experience. and routine preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of minor service functions involving mechanical and basic electrical components. This is an entry level position and provides opportunities to gain knowledge for the higher skills required in the level II position. Technicians will learn to use more specialized diagnostic equipment and gain greater independence performing work assignments. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed with the proper certification and experience.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs on automobiles, light and medium-heavy duty trucks snow plows, and similar vehicles.
• Perform basic level up fitting of equipment for all classes of vehicles in the fleet.
• Conducts maintenance, inspection, testing, diagnosis, and repair operations on all vehicle and equipment systems including: engines, gas, diesel, and alternative fueled vehicles.
• Participates in repair of all gas-powered vehicles and heavy equipment; periodic vehicle inspections and regular maintenance.
• Lubricates chassis and changes oil; repairs flats, shocks, lights, brakes and steam-cleans engines on vehicles.
• Services ignitions, differentials, and transmissions and transfer cases.
• Repairs suspensions, steering, differential and driveline systems; repairs electrical, air conditioning, exhaust, hydraulic, and cooling systems.
• Welds and/or retrofits automobiles, maintenance equipment.
• Conducts engine analyzer tests.
• Performs Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections.
• Repairs and maintains riding lawn mowers, push mowers, edgers, blowers, and power saws.

Requirements

• a valid Colorado Driver's License
• Knowledge of procedures, methods, supplies, materials and tools for vehicle and equipment diagnosis.
• Knowledge of proper and safe repair techniques for equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of proper and safe work practices.
• Knowledge in repairing equipment, utilizing a wide variety of tools and equipment.
• Skill in communicating effectively.

Benefits

• Free membership to Miller Activity Complex (MAC) or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible
• Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Career Advancement Programs
• Competitive total compensation with benefits package