Fleet Technician - International Airport

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $28.00-$32.00 per hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

In this position, you can expect to work on-site at Denver International Airport four days per week. The schedule consists of four 10-hour flexible shifts, with the following options:

• Days:
  Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Nights:
  Sunday through Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM
• Days:
  Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Nights:
  Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world's busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world's 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado's primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state.

At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking a motivated and coachable Fleet Technician I to join our Fleet Maintenance Team. This position offers valuable training and experience in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

• Inspect equipment brought to shop for structural integrity and other potential safety and maintenance problems.
• Conduct routine and annual inspections and performs preventive maintenance on all vehicles
• Participates in mandatory snow removal and emergency operations
• Repair or replaces worn parts not requiring major mechanical work. Identifies and reports to supervisor any major problems requiring mechanical attention
• Inspect primary and auxiliary operating systems for loose and worn parts, hydraulic systems for faulty cylinders, hoses, or fittings, and air systems. Inspect equipment for proper fluid levels, adds fluid as necessary, and replaces filters.
• Lubricate auxiliary attachments, suspensions, moving parts, and wearing surfaces on equipment. Replace air compressor filters and air lines. Remove, repairs, and replaces wheels and tires on equipment
• Respond to emergency road service on tires, tubes, and wheels of specialized and heavy-duty automotive equipment, utilizing hydraulic jacks and lifts
• Remove and replaces sealed beam lighting units, light bulbs, light bars, and fuses. Operate all types of vehicles and equipment to servicing and storage areas. Wash and steam clean equipment and cleans work area
• Assist higher level technicians on routine to complex shop duties and repair. Observe all common safety practices

Any one position may not include all the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

We are looking for a candidate with some or all the following skills and experience:

• An Associate Degree (or Trade School Certification) in automotive maintenance or similar a plus
• 1-2 Years of full-time experience in an Automotive or Heavy Truck repair within a maintenance shop
• 1-3 ASE certifications in Automotive or Medium duty/Heavy Truck a plus
• Basic electrical diagnostics and understanding of battery, starting, and charging systems
• Basic understanding of resetting vehicle maintenance service reminders including TPMS sensors

Education requirement:
Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

Experience Requirement:
One (1) year of experience in the maintenance of gasoline, diesel, and/or alternative/hybrid powered equipment or one year of experience in the repair of tires, tubes, w