Handle the required maintenance, inspections and certifications
of all equipment (e.g lifts).
Manage the inventory, purchase and disposal of all lubricants
and solvents necessary to properly maintain and repair
vehicles.
Run diagnostic software updates and licensures for light and
heavy-duty vendors.
Ensure all CU vehicles have first aid kits, accident and
insurance forms, and appropriate safety equipment.
Ensure the shop has complete inventory of other materials and
supplies such as gloves, spill kits, and cleaning materials.
Financial
- Review monthly budget reports on shop productivity with the
Transportation Accountant and Fleet Manager.
- Manage the purchase order process when required, coordinating
with the Office Manager and Fleet Coordinator.
- Review third-party invoices for completeness and accuracy
before handing them off to the Office Manager for payment.
Procedures
- Train employees on safe practices associated with their typical
work environments including standard methodologies for Battery
Electric Bus maintenance.
- Ensure all techs are fully trained to handle spills, including
handling hazardous materials.
- Research new operational techniques, methods, and equipment,
and recommend their application.
- Stay familiar with new and expanded third-party commercial
repair shops in the Denver Metropolitan Area.
- Stay apprised of changes in standard processes, including new
vendors and suppliers.
Personnel Management
General Supervision
- Be the direct supervisor to all technicians. Conduct annual
performance evaluations, develop performance plans with
technicians, conduct regular 1:1s and mentoring sessions. Approve
or deny all sick and paid time off, and time sheets.
- Regularly evaluate total person hours needed to perform
required preventative maintenance and repairs. Make recommendations
on changes to the number of technicians needed on the team.
- Perform urgent diagnostic and repair needs when other
technicians are out of the shop on leave.
- Be the Transportation Services lead in the recruitment, hiring
and onboarding process for new technicians.
Work Assignments
- In collaboration with the Fleet Coordinator, determine which
vehicles can be serviced in-house and which must be brought to
third-party commercial repair shops.
- Assist Fleet Coordinator in developing a weekly list of
in-house light-duty and heavy-duty preventative maintenance and
repairs. Include the approximate number of technician hours
required for each repair.
- Communicate with the Fleet Coordinator to determine when to
conduct required annual Department of Transportation (DOT)
inspections on Commercial Motor Vehicles.
- Develop weekly workplans for technicians, including calendar
entries from the Fleet Coordinator. Ensure all technicians have
substantial work to meet billable hour goals.
- Monitor workplan and technician progress throughout the week
and month. Adjust technician workplans as needed to respond to
unexpected emergencies or staff absences.
- Collaborating with Fleet Coordinator, review
technician-generated Work Orders for accuracy and completeness.
Finish or close Work Orders in AssetWorks prior to the
month-end.
Operations
- Lead the team response of on-the-road breakdown calls and other
emergency situations. Available by the assigned shop cell phone to
assist stranded motorists in emergency situations, including
providing information or coordinating tow calls during business
hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Conduct periodic safety training courses to ensure job-safe
practices are followed.
- Serve as primary quality control for work completed by
third-party commercial repair shops. Lead discussion and/or
negotiations with these shops, as needed.
- Meet weekly with the Transit Manager to review downed buses.
Take input from Transit Manager on bus needs for the week.
“On The Floor” Maintenance and Repairs
Diagnostics
- Use various proprietary diagnostic software to diagnose,
examine, and investigate heavy duty and light duty electric
vehicles to determine causes of defective operation of electrical
components, starters, pumps, air suspension systems, pneumatic
systems, passenger lift assemblies, battery coolant systems, air
conditioning systems, and other EV components.
- Possess skill in recognizing and reporting faulty and
abnormally functioning components on diesel, gasoline, and
electric-powered equipment, including hydraulic systems.
- Serve as the final decision maker for difficult to diagnose
vehicles. Support all techs in diagnostic concerns.
Repairs
- Repair mechanical issues on University vehicles using the
necessary tools and diagnostic equipment, including various
diagnostic computer programs.
- Perform repairs to the vehicle manufacturers’ specifications,
including engines, transmissions, clutches, drive-lines,
differentials, steering and suspensions, fuel and ignition systems,
exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems,
electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems, hydraulic
liftgates, and other mechanical and electrical systems.
- Repair battery electric buses, including removing, repairing,
and replacing parts and components as necessary. This includes
batteries, electrical points, electrical conduits and wiring, and
electric motor drive trains.
- Follow strict safety procedures for EV vehicles.
- Support all technicians on difficult and unusual repairs. Make
final decisions on repairs, procedures, and processes.
- Actively and continuously improve professional knowledge,
skills, and abilities by participating in training sessions and
educational seminars.
What You Should Know
This in-person position has an expected work schedule of Monday –
Friday during regular business hours, and will be on-call nights
& weekends to provide support for broken vehicles.
What We Can Offer
The salary for this role is $90,000 annually. Relocation assistance
is available per department guidelines.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be enlightened. Be visionary. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- 5 years of relevant experience. A combination of relevant
education and experience equivalent to 5 years is also
acceptable.
- Previous experience supervising mechanics and shop
operations.
- Heavy-duty vehicle repair experience.
- Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement or the ability to obtain
within 6 months from date of hire.
What You Will Need
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Able to work independently and in a team setting.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
- A working understanding of Asset Works.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Bus repair experience.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing electric
vehicles.
- Knowledge of EV operation and EV safety practices.
- ASE EV certifications or training.
- DOT inspection certification.
- DOT air brake inspection certification.
- Refrigeration recovery and repair certification EPA sec
609.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
October 14, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential/critical services.” The
incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus
emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or
man-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts
during emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
