09244 - Equipment Repair Technician

Virginia Department of Transportation•Clifton Forge, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Diagnose, repair, inspect and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment related to construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive equipment of all types and in varied locations. This role involves diagnosing vehicle, equipment or asset failures using electronic testing equipment, service and equipment repair manuals and on-line resources, and recommending outsourcing for major repairs when needed. The technician will prepare equipment for emergency operations and make necessary repairs to reduce downtime, including on-the-road repairs. Responsibilities also include preparing, processing, and maintaining required maintenance and repair documentation, generating, completing and closing-out work orders in the computer system, performing time and leave entry, preparing parts requests, and completing paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs. The position requires performing repairs and overhauls to all types of automobiles, equipment and tools, covering engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components and air brakes. Preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment or assets according to schedule and guidelines is also a key function, with repairs made as needed or outsourcing recommended. The technician will perform safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment, and design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.

Requirements

Ability to coach and instruct others in diagnostic and repair techniques and in the operation of equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
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 valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Ability to operate various types of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to read and comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges and testing devices.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
Knowledge of general shop procedures.
Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.
Ability to obtain Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
Safety shoes required.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Automative Repair, Maintenance or related field desired.
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 equipment repair manuals and on-line resources.
Recommend outsourcing for major repairs when needed.
Prepare equipment for emergency operations.
Make equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations to include on-the-road repairs.
Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation.
Generate, complete and close-out work orders in computer system.
Perform time and leave entry.
Prepare parts requests.
Complete paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs.
Perform repairs and overhauls to all types of automobiles, equipment and tools to include engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components and air brakes.
Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment or assets according to PM schedule and guidelines.
Make repairs as needed when deficiencies are found or recommend outsourcing.
Perform safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment.
Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.