Fleet Technician I

Fairfax County•Department Of Vehicle Services - Multiple Locations, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment under limited supervision. Analyzes and diagnoses gas- and fuel-operated vehicles for maintenance defects; performs Virginia state and emissions inspections; road-tests new and repaired vehicles; and operates specialized equipment commonly used in automotive repair and machine shops. Work locations may include Alban, Jermantown, Newington, or West Ox, depending on department needs. Employees may be transferred with 30 days’ notice. This is an entry-level position. The position may be underfilled as a Fleet Technician Aide, with noncompetitive promotion to Fleet Technician I after successful completion of an underfill agreement and satisfaction of the Fleet Technician I minimum qualifications within two years of the announcement’s closing date. The position is emergency/essential services personnel and requires reporting for duty during inclement weather or other emergencies. The technician repairs, services, inspects, and diagnoses a wide range of vehicle and equipment systems; performs preventive maintenance on diesel, internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles; follows inspection checklists; interprets diagnostic test results; and performs emergency road and tire repairs in all weather conditions. The role also involves maintaining work and inspection records in an automated vehicle maintenance system, attending fleet-specific and safety training, keeping current with automotive repair trends and technologies, and maintaining a clean and safe work area in compliance with environmental requirements. Schedules include day shifts of 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and an evening shift of 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. The advertised Fleet Technician I salary range is $52,893.57–$72,728.66; entry-level offers are in the minimum-to-midpoint range and may not exceed the midpoint. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available to new county employees hired into the full-time Fleet Technician I position, subject to a signed payback agreement. Applicants must have a valid CDL when submitting their application to qualify for the bonus.

Requirements

Completion of the tenth grade plus two years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of light, medium, heavy, and/or specialized automotive equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Related automotive technical education or trade training above high school may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a set of hand tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, sockets, and ratchets; personal tools are required upon appointment.
Valid driver’s license.
A valid Commercial Learner’s Permit or a valid Class B CDL with air brakes, P (Passenger), and S (School Bus) endorsements is required within 30 days of an offer. Employees hired with a CLP must obtain the specified Class B CDL within eleven months of hire.
CDL holders must obtain and keep current a Department of Transportation Medical Card; driving records may be requested periodically to verify driving status.
Applicants must possess a valid CDL at the time of application submission to qualify for the sign-on bonus.
Knowledge of methods and tools commonly used by journey-level service technicians to repair and maintain automotive and industrial equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and trade safety precautions.
Mechanical skills and familiarity with engine components, systems, and how they interact.
Troubleshooting skills to diagnose mechanical problems and make appropriate repairs to a wide variety of automotive and industrial equipment.
Basic keyboarding skills and ability to use tools and test equipment pertinent to the trade.
Ability to perform work requiring manual dexterity, including lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, crawling, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, read and comprehend relevant documents, test-drive vehicles and equipment, and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, on average once daily; stoop, bend, twist, and reach many times daily; use ladders extensively; and use a creeper or get on hands and knees several times daily. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, driving record check, commercial driver’s license screening, and pre-employment medical evaluation.
As emergency/essential services personnel, report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
Automotive experience in mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance.
Experience working on various types and sizes of vehicles and equipment.
State Inspector’s license, Emissions Inspector’s license, and/or Emissions Mechanic’s license.
Bilingual ability in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Repair, service, inspect, and diagnose automotive and industrial equipment systems and components, including engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, steering, suspension, axles, and differentials.
Perform preventive maintenance on diesel, internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles and equipment, including oil and filter changes, lubrication, replacing belts, hoses, and tires, and electric-vehicle software updates.
Follow checklists to examine critical vehicle and equipment parts.
Read and interpret diagnostic test results to identify mechanical problems.
Perform emergency road and tire repairs in all weather conditions.
Perform Virginia state and emissions inspections of vehicles and equipment.
Road-test new and repaired vehicles and equipment.
Operate specialized equipment commonly used in automotive repair and machine shops.
Maintain records of inspections, test results, work performed, and parts used in the automated vehicle maintenance system.
Attend fleet-specific and safety training and maintain awareness of new automotive repair trends and technologies.
Clean vehicles and equipment; store tools and parts neatly; dispose of unused parts, chemicals, and trash in designated areas; sweep work areas; and recycle when required.
Perform related work as required.