Fleet Tech I

**Job Summary:** Contributes to the overall mission and values of the City of Loveland by adhering to City of Loveland (COL) core values and safety standards in the performance of basic and advance repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance services such as inspecting, lubricating and servicing primarily light duty vehicles, with growth opportunities in medium and heavy vehicles. By building upon experience and formal training in automotive and/or diesel mechanics, the Tech I will steadily grow their skills to eventually maintain and repair up to 28 classes of vehicles comprising the municipal fleet. Fleet Technician I level may expect to progress to the II level once the full range of required skills, duties and training have been mastered. The salary range for this position is **$27.88- $39.04** per hour with a hiring range of **$27.88 - $33.46**, depending on qualifications and experience. **This opportunity will remain open until filled.** ***The City of Loveland Fleet Management team will operate with a commitment to the One City, One Team approach, positively collaborate with team members and residents, and show a dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness!*** ***This position offers succession planning, training and provides internal advancement opportunities using our Fleet Career and Development Incentive Program. In the program there are (5) Technician levels with growth opportunities.*** ***Come join a professional, collaborative dynamic team!*** ***Candidates hired, who do not hold the required CDL License will be provided study materials and support to successfully test for their license.*** **Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:** - **Accountability & Integrity** - **Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust** - **Collaboration, Innovation** - **Safety** - **Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.** Please view our video [**Working at Loveland**](https://youtu.be/Ds-iL_GT0tw) to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City. **Essential Functions:** - Performs minor and major Preventive Maintenance services and repairs. - Performs component diagnostics, removals and re-installations; parts replacements; parts cleaning; and assists with jobs requiring an additional technician as well as heavy jobs. - Works as an effective member of the Fleet Services team by responding to change with a positive attitude, meeting customer needs with flexibility, and by asking questions proactively when faced with uncertainty. - Maintains constructive dialogue and relationships with the public and City staff through effective interpersonal communications and customer service skills. - Gains additional fleet operations knowledge and skill through shadowing and taking direction from journey-level technicians while assisting on fleet maintenance and repairs. - Ensures all required information is reported accurately on work orders, preventative maintenance reports, and other documents. - Performs work in accordance with industry and City safety standards. **Other Job Functions:** - Cleans tools and maintains shop. - Attends training to upgrade technical skills. - Performs State of Colorado emission and DOT inspections. - Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** **Education:** - Automotive or diesel vocational or technical school degree or certificate, or three (3) year's experience in the automotive repair industry required. An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis. **Certifications:** - Must possess a CDL Instructors Permit within 6 weeks of hire and a Class A or B CDL license with passenger (P) endorsement within six (6) months of hire. - Requires State of Colorado gas emissions licenses within 120 days of hire. - ASE Master Certification in Automotive/Light truck (A1-A8) highly desired. **The CDL license training is subje…