Fleet Heavy Technician

JOB LOCATION

13607 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position $27.74 - $34.68 per hour.

The deadline to submit applications is December 6th, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. 

Overview of Position:

The Fleet Heavy Technician position performs maintenance, repair, and warranty inspections/preventative maintenance on a wide range of automotive, Heavy Diesel Trucks, Construction Equipment, and small and large turf equipment for the City of Aurora.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment. 

• Inspect, diagnose and repair all automotive and equipment electrical and mechanical systems. 

• Perform diagnosis using electronic scanners, computer and vehicle/equipment tools and /or software. 

• Perform new unit prep and equipment installation. 

• Repair or rebuild component systems in automotive and specialized equipment. 

• Read complex electrical and hydraulic schematics using diagnostic flow charts. 

• Respond to emergency service calls. 

• Maintain vehicle history records, parts inventory records and daily labor. 

• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without advance notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• High School Diploma or GED  

Experience:   

• At least two (2) years progressively responsible experience as a mechanic in a related area with responsibility for a large mixed fleet. Experience with heavy equipment, Mobile Lifting cranes is preferred  

Licenses and Certifications Required:  

• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record

• Class A CDL must obtained with 12 months 

• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications required within one year for career progression opportunities. 

• Diesel emissions license within 1 year of hire 

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of a wide variety of electrical, hydraulic, emission, pumping, fuel and mechanical systems 

• Maintenance and repair tools and equipment 

• Standard safety regulations and procedures associated with the assigned tasks. 

• Standard computer systems and software applications  

Skills:   

• Skills in the use of tools and equipment used in the performance of assigned tasks. 

Abilities:   

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees. 

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 

• Ability to accurately diagnose, identify and repair related potential or existing problems. 

• Ability to use computer based diagnostic software. 

Essential Personnel:  

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Physical Demands: 

• Moderate to heavy physical work requiring ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance or 100 pounds with assistance. 

• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 

• Regular walking and standing. 

• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and crawling. 

• Considerable eye/hand/foot coordination to operate tools and automotive equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles. 

• Clear vision to read manuals, gauges and meters; speech and hearing to receive and provide technical information and instructions. 

Work Environment:  

• Works in an automotive shop/yard with frequent time spent outdoors in all types of weather conditions. 

• Regular exposure to dust, noise and fumes related to automotive repair.  

Equipment Used:  

• Standard business and professional equipment and tools including computers with applicable diagnostic and records management applications.  

• Drives vehicles and equipment in and out of Fleet shop facilities. 

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally uses personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.