Fleet Maintenance Technician I (2nd Shift)

About the position

The Fleet Maintenance Technician I (2nd Shift) position at Colorado Springs Utilities involves providing onsite fleet services for a diverse range of vehicles, including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The role is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of over 2,000 fleet vehicles, ensuring that utility crews can deliver safe and efficient services to the community. Technicians will work alongside experienced colleagues to perform preventative maintenance and repairs, contributing to the overall reliability of the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles, including checking and changing fluids and oils, and replacing filters.
• Maintain and replace tires, belts, hoses, wiper blades, and conduct minor welding services.
• Inspect tires for pressure and wear, balancing, repairing, and/or replacing them as needed.
• Conduct brake repairs and check/replacing belts and hoses.
• Wash, detail, wax, and clean vehicles, and replace wiper blades.
• Pick up parts from suppliers and perform customer service-related functions such as picking up and delivering vehicles.
• Collaborate with Master and Level II Fleet Technicians on minor services and repairs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in fleet maintenance, diesel, or automotive mechanic capacity.
• Possession of a Light or Heavy Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is valued.
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Benefits

• Vacation - New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year.
• Personal Leave - 3 days per year of personal leave.
• Paid Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Leave - Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Vacation Buy - Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time.
• Pension Plan - Retirement benefits through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA).
• Medical - Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.
• Wellness Program - Voluntary wellness program with incentives for healthcare expenses.
• Dental - Two dental plans with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100%.
• Vision - Voluntary plan covering full vision care services.
• Retirement Saving Programs - Voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k).
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available for purchase.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Support for mental health and work-life balance.
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) - Available for purchase.
• Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5,250 annually for education reimbursement.