Automotive Mechanic (Multiple Vacancies)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking Automotive Mechanics to join our team! The Auto Equipment Bureau provides maintenance and repair services to all County and Schools fleet vehicles, including heavy fire apparatus, buses, dump trucks, utility trucks, passenger vehicles, snow-related equipment, and other heavy and light equipment. The selected candidates will perform skilled mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair and maintenance on a variety of vehicle types, reporting to the Trades Manager/Leader I.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
Auto Mechanic I - One (1) year of experience in motor vehicle repair.
Auto Mechanic II - Three (3) years of experience in motor vehicle repair.
Valid driver's license.
Must provide written consent for Arlington County to obtain from previous employer's information required by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency regulations concerning drug and alcohol testing information.
Must pass a pre-employment alcohol breath test and drug screening.
Will be subject to drug screening as required by federal, state, and local standards and policies during employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing diagnostic testing and corrective repairs on a diverse fleet including heavy equipment, fire apparatus, buses, and/or light vehicles in a municipal, government, or large-fleet environment.
Experience in emergency vehicle repair on fire trucks, fire apparatus, and medic units.
Repairing diesel engines (Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit, or International), transmissions (Allison, Fuller, or Eaton), or hydraulic systems.
Performing computerized diagnostic testing to troubleshoot complex engine, mechanical, or electrical problems.
Training other mechanics.
Possession of National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
Possession of CDL "A" or "B" licensure with endorsements.
Possession of VA State Safety Inspector License.

Responsibilities

Performing diagnosis, corrective repair, and preventive maintenance on diesel, gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles and equipment, including light, heavy, construction, and/or emergency vehicles.
Troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions in automotive mechanical, hydraulic, air brake, air conditioning, and electrical systems using computerized diagnostic scanning tools, test equipment, and visual inspection.
Performing Virginia State Safety and Emissions Inspections.
Applying special features to vehicles such as snowplows; and preparing vehicles for snow removal operations.
Completing road tests, roadside repairs, and vehicle transport to/from vendors or manufacturers as directed by supervisor.
Cleaning and maintaining tools, shop, equipment, and work area; completing work order and state inspection documentation.
Performing highly complex corrective repairs and modifications (Auto Mechanic II).
Determining scope and sequence of repairs (Auto Mechanic II).
Providing repair feasibility recommendations on transmissions and related components (Auto Mechanic II).
Training, mentoring, and monitoring the work of Auto Mechanic I's (Auto Mechanic II).
Acting as Trades Manager/Leader I in their absence and assigning work orders accordingly (Auto Mechanic II).
Performing other job-related duties as required or as directed by supervisor.