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, and Customer 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
Signing Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus; with $2,500 paid on the first payroll, and $2,500 paid upon completion of six (6) month introductory period from hire date.
Salary to commensurate with experience.
Hiring range for this position is $20.09-$25.12/Hourly
Salary range for this position is $20.09-$31.41/Hourly
The deadline to submit applications is Friday, April 5th 2024. Initial review of submitted applications will commence on Monday, April 8th, 2024. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
This position is with the Fleet Services Division and performs routine preventive maintenance, diagnostic and repair work on vehicles and equipment.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform preventative maintenance on City automotive vehicle fleet; performs diagnostic procedures on hydraulic, electronic and mechanical systems
Perform routine scheduled maintenance on automotive operating systems
Prepare basic reports related to the maintenance function
May be required to transport vehicles or service calls
Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with EPA and City standards
Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including washing and steam cleaning equipment
Maintain fluid levels in a diverse fleet vehicles and equipment
Repair, replace, change and rotate tires
Maintain and repair shop related equipment
Perform additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Education:
Experience:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Physical Demands:
Moderate to heavy physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 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
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 shop; uses tools and equipment related to heavy equipment and vehicle repair
This position requires the incumbent to supply their own tools
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, etc.) in the course of their employment
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.
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 and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
