02723 - Equip Repair Tech
About The Position
Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment related to construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive work in varied locations. The role performs major repairs and overhauls on automobiles, equipment, and tools, along with scheduled preventive maintenance and Virginia State safety inspections. It also includes welding and fabrication of components, emergency-operation preparation and on-the-road repairs, and processing maintenance documentation, work orders, time and leave entries, parts requests, and warranty paperwork. The position may recommend outsourcing major repairs or repairs for deficiencies when needed. The role requires safe operation of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, equipment, and tools; accurate recordkeeping; and the ability to perform heavy manual labor. The employee must obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and a Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months, and maintain them thereafter as applicable. CDL equipment must be operated in compliance with DOT and VDOT policies and standards. Safety shoes are required.
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 and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
- Ability to obtain a Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment and maintain 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; read and write; and perform basic math calculations.
- Knowledge of cutting, welding, and fabrication operations; general shop procedures; and 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.
- Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL 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 and repair deficiencies or recommend outsourcing.
- Perform vehicle and equipment safety inspections under the Virginia State Police Inspection program.
- 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 while complying with applicable DOT and VDOT policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
