04182 - 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 includes diagnosing failures with electronic testing equipment, repair manuals, and online resources; recommending outsourcing for major repairs when needed; and preparing equipment for emergency operations, including making on-the-road repairs to reduce downtime. 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. Other duties include preventive maintenance, Virginia State Police safety inspections, and designing, fabricating, modifying, and welding components. The position also requires preparing and maintaining maintenance and repair documentation, entering and closing work orders in a computer system, recording time and leave, preparing parts requests, and completing warranty paperwork. The technician may coach and instruct others in diagnostic and repair techniques and equipment operation. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. Pre-employment screenings may include a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen.
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.
- Obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
- Comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
- Obtain a Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment and maintain it thereafter.
- Ability to operate 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.
- Knowledge of cutting, welding, and fabrication operations.
- Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment.
- Skill in using computers, hand and power tools, and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Safety shoes are required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic reading, writing, and math tasks.
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, service and 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 work orders in the computer system; perform time and leave entry; prepare parts requests; and complete warranty inspection and repair 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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