Buena Vista, Colorado
Posted: 13-Jan-26
Location: Ridgway, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: $39.24- $42.34/hour
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Do you want to work with a team that’s focused on cooperation and service? San Miguel Power Association, Inc. (SMPA) is seeking to fill the position of Fleet Technician. The successful applicant will report to our Ridgway location within our beautiful service territory. SMPA is a non-profit electric cooperative with an 80-year record of service to our membership. SMPA includes a positive atmosphere, a culture rooted in teamwork, a 4-10 work schedule and offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
COMPANY (www.smpa.com)
San Miguel Power Association, Inc. is a non-profit, locally-controlled rural electric cooperative with business offices in Nucla and Ridgway, Colorado. SMPA serves approximately 10,000 members and 15,000 meters and supports local communities.
Founded in 1938, SMPA takes a progressive approach to service and technology and has a forward-thinking philosophy on power supply and other trends of the industry. It is the Mission of SMPA to demonstrate corporate responsibility and community service while providing our members with safe, reliable, cost effective and environmentally responsible electrical service.
SMPA has a corporate culture of safety. We achieve this through:
- Strong communications
- Team work, and a willingness to speak up when necessary
- Participation, and direct involvement in our safety programs
LOCATION
Our beautiful service territory located on the Western Slope of Colorado, includes all or parts of seven counties. See Map. San Miguel Power’s corporate office is located in Nucla, Colorado with office locations in Ridgway, Telluride, and Silverton.
The Western Slope of Colorado offers welcoming, community-minded towns situated in some of the most majestic mountain views in the state. We support learning, creativity and culture. We share a deep connection to the outdoors. We are committed to being economically sustainable and ecologically responsible. For more information, please visit the links below.
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This is an on-site non-bargaining position. First review of applications is Monday, February 2nd. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Job Summary
The Fleet Technician
- Reviews, inspects, diagnoses, and performs maintenance and repair work on cars, trucks, and equipment in the company’s fleet.
- Ensures all fleet assets are serviced according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Minimum Job Specifications
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and a technical vocational or trade school diploma or degree in automotive truck and/or heavy equipment service repair and maintenance is highly desirable.
- Five years of experience or a combination of relevant education and experience is required.
- Extensive knowledge of all phases of auto and truck repair such as tune-ups, brakes, charging system, lighting system, fuel and carburetor, exhaust, vehicle diagnostics and starting system.
- Welding experience is preferred.
- Computer skills adequate to perform necessary tasks including fleet tracking, electronic maintenance records and other general computer programs.
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements as they impact the mechanic’s shop and fleet.
- The ability to work without direct supervision.
- Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills.
- Certification to operate a forklift.
- A valid Colorado Class A CDL driver’s license.
- The employee to represent the co-op in a progressive, positive, and professional manner in all relationships, both internal and external.
To view the complete job posting, benefits, compensation, and how to apply, please visit our website www.smpa.com.
SMPA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.