JOB LOCATION
13607 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331City 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?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $24.91 - $31.14/hourly
The deadline to submit applications is May 23, 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 / DEPARTMENT
The Fleet Light Technician position performs maintenance, repair, and warranty inspections/preventative maintenance on a wide range of automotive and small and large turf equipment.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Inspect, diagnose, and repair all automotive and equipment electronic and mechanical systems
Performs diagnosis using electronic scanners, computer, and vehicle/equipment tools and/or software
Performs new unit prep and equipment installation
Repair or rebuild component systems in automotive and specialized equipment
Reads complex electrical and hydraulic schematics using diagnostic flow charts
Responds to emergency service calls
Maintains vehicle history records, parts inventory records and daily labor
Performs 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
At least 2 years progressively responsible experience as a mechanic in a related area with responsibility for a large mixed fleet and experience with vehicles under 15,000 GVW
Knowledge:
Knowledge of a wide variety of electrical, hydraulic, 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:
Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in the performance of the 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.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Driver's License.
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications required within one year for career progression opportunities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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.
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.
Clear 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.
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.
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