Description

The Highlands Ranch Metro District is looking for a skilled and motivated Fleet Technician to join our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles and equipment, including small engines, light and medium-duty vehicles, and heavy machinery. Additionally, you will contribute to custom fabrication projects and vehicle/equipment up-fitting to meet operational needs.

We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to exceptional service. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are passionate about keeping essential fleet operations running smoothly, we encourage you to apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technician 1 - pay is up to $30.24

• Complies with established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, community residents, and visitors.
• Provide quality internal and external customer service, through the development of relationships with staff, contractors, community members and various organizations.
• Takes direction from the Fleet Supervisor and Technician III in prioritizing daily work.
• Maintains a professional and effective working relationship with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public.
• Assists with maintaining inventory, including parts and shop supplies used for servicing vehicles and equipment.
• Repair vehicles and equipment using a variety of hand tools/shop tools, including electric and pneumatic power tools.
• Services and repairs all aspects of vehicle and equipment repair, including some understanding of engine performance and repair, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical electronics, heating and air conditioning, automatic and manual drivetrains, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Track work orders using web-based software (Asset Essentials).
• Assists with vehicle and equipment recoveries.
• Assists with customized up-fitting of vehicles and equipment to meet user needs and strictly follows NHTSA and NTEA standards. Up-fittings include steel, stainless steel, and aluminum fabrication and welding.
• Assists with shop and on-site welding, fabrication, and repair projects using various types of metals. Competently welding metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), and Stick formats to maintain a high standard of safety for public and staff.
• Assists with maintaining manual and personal computer-based records for vehicles/equipment reports.
• This position is on-call as part of the snow removal program, required to report as needed to support equipment needs for snow removal.
• Peripheral Duties:
  • Collaborates professionally with other Section, Division, Department and District employees.
  • May be assigned to serve as a member on various employee committees.
  • May be assigned to support other sections with duties as assigned.

Technician 2 – pay is up to $33.34
In addition to the above.

• Proficiently track work orders using web-based software (Asset Essentials) including completion of work orders/projects in the system.
• Purchase and inventory, parts and shop supplies for servicing vehicles and equipment. Track in Asset Essentials as needed. 
• Perform vehicle and equipment recoveries. 
• Performs customized up-fitting of vehicles and equipment to meet user needs and strictly follows NHTSA and NTEA standards. Up-fittings include steel, stainless steel, aluminum fabrication and welding, and designing and building complex electrical circuit and hydraulic systems. 
• Performs shop and on-site welding, fabrication, and repair projects using various types of metals. Competently weld using metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), and Stick formats while maintaining a high standard of safety for public and staff.
• Maintains the records for vehicle/equipment reports and logs.
• Assists the Fleet Supervisor in acquiring procurement information and reports.
• Some administrative duties as assigned.
• Mentor and train other Fleet employees as needed.

Minimum Requirements
Technician 1

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, with specific education in the automotive technology field.
• Some automotive/fleet maintenance experience.
• General working knowledge of welding.
• A working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to automotive maintenance and repair.
• Must possess a valid Colorado State driver’s license and required to obtain a Class ‘B’ CDL license after employment.
• Successfully obtain ASE certification in breaks within 12 months of hire.
• CPR and 1st Aid certification within 12 months of hire.

Technician 2

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, with specific education in the automotive technology field.
• Three (3) years of automotive fleet maintenance experience.
• Combination of education and experience to meet qualification accepted.
• Considerable working knowledge of automotive technologies.
• Working knowledge of welding, quality of materials and equipment.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to the automotive maintenance and repair activities.
• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
• Comprehensive understanding and ability to perform vehicle and equipment recoveries.
• A working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to automotive maintenance and repair.
• Must possess a valid Colorado State driver’s license and required to obtain a Class ‘B’ CDL license after employment.
• Successfully obtain ASE certification in breaks within 12 months of hire.
• CPR and 1st Aid certification within 12 months of hire.
• A/C certification within 12 months of hire.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential duties listed above.
• Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Work with people from diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a team.
• Carry out assigned projects and tasks to their completion and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.
• Work independently on specific tasks with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and email communication skills.
• Understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions.
• Use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to learn.
• Physically able to move about on work sites and under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours includes an on-call rotation for snow removal.
• Establish effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Represent the District in a professional manner, exemplifying integrity and excellence always.

Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor. May receive directions from Technician 3 on projects and tasks assigned.

Supervision Exercised
Technician 1: May supervise seasonal employees on specific projects and tasks as required and assigned.

Technician 2: May supervise Fleet Technician I and temporary employees on projects and tasks as required and assigned.

Work Schedule
Generally, this position works between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events and programs, meetings and/or staffing levels and will include some evening, early morning, and weekend hours.

This position is on-call as part of the snow removal program, required to report as needed in response to snow incidents.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Tools and Equipment Used
Motorized vehicles and mechanic’s tools including but not limited to; jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, power tools, hand tools, and all shop equipment used for maintenance and repair of vehicles as well as electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment. General office equipment such as computer, telephone, cell phone, calculator, and other related office equipment. Computer programs, including asset inventory and work order management software, Microsoft Office suite, and Excel.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and sometimes lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

Selection Guidelines
Formal applications, rating of education and experience; panel interview(s) and reference check; job related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

About Us
The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more.

Our Benefits
We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work/life balance by offering outstanding benefits:

Health & Retirement!
100% paid employee-only medical insurance premiums
100% paid employee-only dental & vision insurance premiums
100% paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premiums
100% contribution match for the pension plan
Up to 6% employer contribution for the optional retirement plan

Work/life Balance!
80 hours of earned vacation per year, increasing after 5 years
80 hours of annual sick leave
32 hours of annual personal leave
10 paid holidays
200 hours of medical leave with certification

Wellness & Improvement!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support, guidance, and resources for employees and their families.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for additional medical expenses.
Up to $2,000 a year for education reimbursement.
Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center pass for a discounted fee.

Saving, Planning & Other!
Optional 457 deferred compensation plan to help employees plan for their retirement.
Generous stipend for personal cell phone.
Discounts for employees on over 1,000 products and services.

Application Information
We will be accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Pre-employment screening includes a background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record review.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply.