Who We Are
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.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $30.00-$34.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is 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
Location
In this position, you can expect to work on-site at Denver International Airport four days per week. The schedule consists of four flexible 10-hour shifts as follows:
Days: Sunday through Wednesday 6:00am – 4:30pm
Nights: Sunday through Wednesday 4:00pm-2:30am
Days: Wednesday through Saturday 6:00am-4:30pm
Nights: Wednesday through Saturday: 4:00pm-2:30am
What You’ll Do
As part of our Fleet Maintenance Team, you will help to maintain and repair equipment and vehicles from Light Duty Cars and Truck, Medium/ Heavy duty trucks, Police Motorcycles to Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Trucks, including one of the largest and most technically advanced airport snow removal fleets in North America. This will include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of these state-of-the-art diesel, gasoline, and alternative fuel vehicle and equipment assets.
Why work for our Award-Winning Fleet Department at Denver International Airport?
We train and pay for you to obtain your CDL
Career training and promotional growth
Be a member of one of the top-ranked airports in the world, and one of the top municipal fleet departments in the country
As a Fleet Technician II you can expect to:
Conduct routine and annual inspections and performs preventive maintenance on all vehicles
Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, remove, clean, and replace defective parts/systems, and adjust to specified performance standards for assigned fleet vehicles
Perform minor overhaul of engines and diagnose and repair engine and powertrain control systems using standard diagnostic equipment
Perform minor overhaul of front, rear, and all-wheel drive systems; manual, automatic, constant velocity transmission (CVT), electronic transmissions, standard and limited slip differentials, and electric and manual transfer cases. Diagnose and repair vehicle emission systems. Perform minor repair of vehicle power plants and electrical systems. Repair charging, starting, and electrical systems. Repair electronically and mechanically controlled hydraulic systems
Repair vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), belts, hoses, water pumps, and related parts including refrigerant recycling and all component repair and replacement and exhaust systems and repair suspension and steering systems. Performs two and four-wheel alignments on equipment using standard equipment and electronically controlled steering systems. Repair and replace braking systems including anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and traction control systems. Repairs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and apparatus
Repair passive (airbags) and active restraint systems including collision avoidance, parking aid, and occupant classification systems
Fabricate, weld, and repair parts using standard welding techniques and tools which includes design and installation of specialized equipment and mounting systems
Install and repair specialized safety or City-required equipment such as light bars and controls, strobes, sirens, lift frames and arrow boards, consoles, and electrical or computerized vehicle interfaces.
Responds to field service calls and performs preventive maintenance on equipment in shop or in field locations. Participates in snow removal duties
Trains and reviews the work of lower-level technicians. Assists higher-level technicians and trains on increasingly complex repairs, maintenance, and inspections. Observes all common shop safety standards
Performs other duties as assigned
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
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
An associate degree (or Trade School Certification) in automotive maintenance or similar a plus
3-5 Years of full-time experience working in an Automotive/ Heavy Truck repair and maintenance shop
Strong automotive and equipment diagnostics ability with up-to-date training certificates a plus
2 plus years of experience working with a Fleet Management Database
3-5 ASE certifications in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck a plus
MACS Certification in Automotive refrigerant servicing and handling a plus
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of gasoline or diesel-powered equipment.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Possession of a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements by the end of probation.
Requires certifications in Airbrake and/or Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning as certified under section 609 of the Clean Air Act by an EPA approved program by the end of probation
To be considered for this position, please attach your resume with your application.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Job Profile
CJ3076 Fleet Technician II
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$27.89 - $43.23
Target Pay
$30.00 - $34.00
Agency
Denver International Airport
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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