22048 - Equipment Repair Technician

Virginia Department of Transportation • Hillsville, VA

2d • $43,024 - $69,914

About The Position

Diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment used in construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive operations across varied locations. The role includes major repairs and overhauls, preventive maintenance, emergency repair work, Virginia State vehicle and equipment safety inspections, welding, and fabrication. The technician also maintains repair and maintenance records, processes work orders and parts requests, and completes warranty paperwork.

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.
• Ability to obtain a Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment and maintain it thereafter.
• Ability to operate various types of 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; 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, 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 computer work orders; enter time and leave; 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, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components, and air brakes.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repair deficiencies 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 while complying with applicable DOT and VDOT policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed