01198 - Equip Repair Tech

Virginia Department of Transportation•Manassas, VA

About The Position

Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment used in construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive work. The equipment may be of various types and located in varied settings. The role includes preparing equipment for emergency operations and making on-the-road repairs to reduce downtime. It also includes maintaining repair documentation, work orders, time and leave entries, parts requests, and warranty paperwork. The technician performs repairs and overhauls on automobiles, equipment, and tools, including engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, HVAC systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components, and air brakes. The role also includes preventive maintenance, Virginia State safety inspections, and designing, fabricating, modifying, and welding components to repair or replace parts. Employees must comply with VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
Ability to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Ability to obtain a Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment and maintain it thereafter.
Ability to operate various light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, equipment, and tools safely and efficiently.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to read and comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges, and testing devices.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
Knowledge of cutting, welding, and fabrication operations; general shop procedures; and the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment.
Skill in using computers and software applications, hand and power tools, and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.
Safety shoes are required.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in automotive repair, maintenance, or a related field.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
Experience repairing and maintaining a variety of automotive and construction equipment.
Experience using cutting and welding equipment.
Virginia State Inspection License – Class A.

Responsibilities

Diagnose vehicle, equipment, or asset failures using electronic testing equipment, repair manuals, and online resources; recommend outsourcing for major repairs when needed.
Prepare equipment for emergency operations and make repairs, including on-the-road repairs, to reduce downtime.
Prepare, process, and maintain maintenance and repair documentation; generate, complete, and close out computer work orders; enter time and leave; prepare parts requests; and complete warranty paperwork.
Repair and overhaul automobiles, equipment, and tools, including engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, HVAC systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components, and air brakes.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, make repairs when deficiencies are found, or recommend outsourcing.
Perform safety inspections under the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment.
Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.
Coach and instruct others in diagnostic and repair techniques and equipment operation.
Operate light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, equipment, and tools safely and efficiently.
Comply with VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.