Equipment Repair Technician

Human Resources•Hampton, VA

17h•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Repair Technician for a project in Suffolk, Virginia. The technician diagnoses, repairs, inspects, and maintains motorized and mechanical construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive equipment in varied locations. The role includes routine maintenance and repair, emergency-response readiness, and maintaining associated records and work orders. It is an essential position for an emergency operations agency, and duties are required during emergency situations, including inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. The project management team determines when essential positions are required. The technician is expected to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, follow safety practices, report safety concerns, and act with integrity as a steward of public resources. The position requires communicating and collaborating effectively, responding to customer needs, reporting to work when called, maintaining communication with a supervisor, and staying informed about weather conditions for duty readiness. Work takes place in significant all-season and all-hour operating conditions. Assignments may be made on short or no notice, and work may occur outdoors along interstate highways, where safety precautions are needed when working with electricity in or alongside traffic. The setting is informal, team- and autonomy-oriented, and may involve variable pace and pressure. Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required. Tools and equipment are provided; gear is provided except for steel-toe boots. Required VDOT/industry training is provided. A 90-day probationary period applies. Compensation is $24.00–$36.00 per hour. Benefits listed include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and a 401(k). Pre-employment requirements include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check, drug screening, being at least 18 years old, a Virginia driver’s license in good standing, and a DMV records check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT medical card, or demonstrated ability to obtain them within 11 months of hire; must maintain them thereafter.
Virginia driver’s license in good standing; valid driver’s license and DMV records check required.
Ability to obtain Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling certification within the established timeline and maintain it thereafter.
Virginia State Police Equipment Inspection License, or demonstrated ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
Ability to obtain AFMP Class C Underground Storage Tank Operator and Fire Extinguisher certification within 11 months of hire.
Knowledge of general shop procedures and diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, equipment, and tools.
Knowledge of cutting, welding, and fabrication operations and skill in using cutting and welding equipment.
Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
Ability to read and understand service and equipment repair manuals, gauges, and testing devices.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports and use computers and software applications related to shop operations.
Skill in using hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, follow oral and written instructions, solve problems, work independently, and complete tasks within rigid time constraints.
Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Flexible schedule compatible with a 24/7/365 operating environment; weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Pre-employment fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and drug screening required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training in automotive and equipment repair and diagnostics; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
Minimum Class B CDL and DOT medical card, if already held.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling certification.
ASE certifications or demonstrated equivalent.

Responsibilities

Diagnose vehicle and equipment failures using electronic testing equipment, service and repair manuals, and online resources.
Repair and overhaul automobiles, equipment, and tools, including engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components, and air brakes.
Recommend outsourcing for major repairs when needed.
Perform vehicle and equipment safety inspections under the Virginia State Police inspection program.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, make repairs when deficiencies are found, and recommend outsourcing when needed.
Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.
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 work orders in the computer system; enter time and leave; prepare parts requests; and complete warranty paperwork.
Serve as backup Fuel Site Manager by receiving fuel deliveries, conducting monthly fuel site inspections, and maintaining required paperwork in accordance with client policies when the fuel site manager is absent.
Maintain AFMP Class C Underground Storage Tank Operator and Fire Extinguisher certification.
Manage areas of responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy work environment, practice safety behaviors, and promptly report safety accidents, incidents, or concerns.
Act with integrity, avoid conflicts of interest, safeguard public resources, and report to work when called while maintaining communication with a supervisor.
Stay informed of weather forecasts and be prepared to operate appropriate equipment in all kinds of weather.
Communicate effectively, collaborate across the organization, and maintain customer rapport and focus.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or U.S. Facilities Senior Project Manager.