Fleet Lube Technician

Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.

All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.

Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work.  Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. 

Pay Range: $26.91-$36.80 Hourly

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provide feedback to customers.

• Performs oil checks on transmissions and ensures they are brought up to the required levels.

• Greases bearings, examines repairs and overhauls brake systems according to set standards.

• Locates and corrects malfunctions such as wheel bearings issues and ignition problems by using dedicated electronic tools.

• Tunes automobile engines to ensure that they function efficiently and handles repairs and maintenance on service components including air conditioners and condensers.

• Removes and replaces vehicle leaf springs, tail pipes and mufflers.

• Ascertains that tire pressure is properly maintained and handle tire rotation and installation duties.

• Installs new oil filters and drain plugs. Ensures that old ones can still be used and are properly cleaned and maintained.

• Cleans and lubricate fittings and refill fluid levels.

• Handles battery replacement and recharging activities and ensure that old batteries are properly disposed off.

• Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Solid knowledge of motor vehicles.

• Basic computer skills.

• High level of safety consciousness.

• Ability to work in a law enforcement facility.

• Ability to prioritize and organize time.

• Ability to read and understand SDS sheets on chemicals and fluids.

• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

License & Certification

• Forklift Operator Certification.

• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.

Education Degree

• High School/GED

Education Required

• Yes

Work Experience Related

• Automotive preventative maintenance experience.

Work Experience Preferred

• Formal automotive training.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.

Physical Demands

• Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools.

Hazards

• Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls).

Work Environment

• Exposure to loud noise indoors.

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Mission:  We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values:

• Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. 

• Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.

• Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. 

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards.  This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. 

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.