Fleet Services Technician I / II

City of Alexandria • Alexandria, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Fleet Technician I/II is at the full performance level and performs skilled maintenance and repair work on the City’s motor vehicles, public works and construction vehicles and equipment. Assignments are received in the form of work orders nothing the area of problem or service required. Fleet Technicians I/II’s are available for diagnostic assistance, and they provide quality control measures on complex and difficult repairs. An incumbent in this class will also determine the repair requirements on less complex repairs and perform the repairs or maintenance services under the general supervision of a Fleet Management Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence
• Possess the tools necessary to perform automotive maintenance service and repair.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• VA State Automotive Safety Inspector certification
• VA. State Emissions Inspector certification
• ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification issued by VADEQ

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience performing skilled automotive maintenance and repair services on automotive and/or construction vehicles and equipment (for Technician I)
• One year of advanced study and/or training beyond high school from an accredited college, vocational school, and/or workforce development and continuing education program. Course work must include the following in automotive technology: Basic theory; Brake Systems; Electrical Systems; Heating and Air Conditioning; and Forklift certification (for Technician II)
• Three years of experience in performing skilled automotive maintenance and repair services on a full range of automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, refuse disposal vehicles and specialty equipment such as street sweepers (for Technician II)

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses, services, repairs and performs scheduled maintenance on gas and diesel-powered heavy trucks, roads maintenance equipment, and other related equipment.
• Performs complex diagnoses of vehicles using computer systems or manuals.
• Repairs engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, air conditioning, fuel systems, computer systems, emissions systems, front or rear ends and components, and performs wheel alignments.
• Performs road test checks on vehicles, as needed, following completion of the service and/or repair; adheres to safe work practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; and complete service records for work performed, including documenting labor and parts used.
• Responds to emergency road assistance calls for disable city vehicles and equipment.
• Makes recommendations for repair, modification, and disposal of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Install and adjust snow removal, salt, sand spreader and leaf equipment; repair emergency equipment such as snowplows and serve on call to make repairs in emergency situations; and install and outfit public safety vehicles with ancillary equipment (sirens, lights, cages, decals, etc.).
• Performs overtime, emergency and related work as required.

Benefits

• The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED