We are recruiting for a mission-driven Emergency Vehicles Fleet Technician to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Ambulance Vehicle Repair/Maint
Job Summary:
Under close supervision, performs technical and mechanical manual work involving repair and maintenance of vehicles, light/heavy equipment, emergency vehicles, maintenance equipment, and other automotive/mechanical machinery.
Essential Functions :
Repairs and rebuilds technical, system/component and general mechanical issues on ambulances, vehicles, trucks, or other automotive/mechanical equipment using tools associated with repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Consults with drivers or equipment operators to obtain input on problems and determines approach to prevent future problems. (40%)
Tests vehicles, machinery, equipment, and parts to ensure proper operations; diagnoses problems involving systems/components of vehicles and equipment, conducts road tests of vehicles undergoing repair using tools associated with testing vehicles and equipment.
(20%)
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment. (10%)
Welds and fabricates vehicle/equipment (10%)
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment, parts, and materials used in projects. (10%)
Tracks and replenishes inventory of division supplies (5%)
Cleans and maintains tools/equipment and reports on faulty equipment. (5%)
Education :
Work Experience :
Licenses :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of motor vehicles engine, parts, and systems, including their design, users, repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles including cars and trucks.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, installation, uses, repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of internal combustion engine ignition, carburetion, fuel and electrical systems sufficient to be able to perform maintenance, repair and major overhaul of diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternate fuel systems.
Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems sufficient to be able to perform diagnosis, maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of heating, cooling, air conditioning, and exhaust systems sufficient to be able to perform diagnosis, maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment for self and others.
Skill in using tools, equipment, and mechanic shop equipment common to light and heavy equipment diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.
Skill in tuning a variety of models and types of engines
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$25.91 - $36.27 / hr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
