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 emission inspections of vehicles and equipment. Performs road tests on new and repaired vehicles. Operates specialized equipment common to the automotive repair industry and machine shops. Performs related work as required. Schedules: Day Shifts - 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., OR 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Evening Shift - 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Locations: Alban, Jermantown, Newington or West Ox depending on the needs of the Department of Fleet Management (DFM). Note: Multiple full-time Fleet Technician I positions may be filled from this announcement. This is an entry-level position, and the salary offer will not exceed the mid-point ($72,728.66) of the advertised salary range. Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees. The position may be underfilled as a Fleet Technician Aide (S15); the Underfill Requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available to new county employees hired in the full-time Fleet Technician I position. Applicants must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application submission to be eligible. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. To learn more about a career with the Fairfax County Department of Fleet Management, watch our video " This is The Department of Fleet Management ".

Requirements

Completion of the tenth grade plus two years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment.
Related automotive technical education or trade training above high school may be substituted 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.
Valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with air brakes, P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements is required within 30 days of an offer.
Applicants hired with a CLP must obtain a CDL Class B with air brakes, P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements within eleven months of hire date.
May be required to provide copies of driving record periodically for verification of driving status.
Fairfax County requires CDL holders to obtain and keep current a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, commercial driver's license screening, and pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

Nice To Haves

Possess current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s).
Automotive experience in mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance.
Experience working on various types and sizes of vehicles and equipment.
Possess State Inspectors license, Emissions Inspectors license, and/or Emissions Mechanics license.
Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Fleet Technician I within two years of the job announcement's closing date of 07/31/2026.

Responsibilities

Repairs, services, inspects, and diagnoses components such as: engines, transmissions, after-treatment exhaust systems, brakes, clutches, radiators, electrical/electric components, HVAC components, hydraulic system components, pumps, bearings, steering, suspension, axles, differentials, and sub systems for automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, off-road equipment, pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment
Performs basic general preventative maintenance care to vehicles and equipment including changing oil filters, lubricating chassis, replacing belts, hoses, tires, and other for diesel, internal combustion, and hybrid engines
Performs basic general preventative maintenance on electric engine vehicles to include software updates, brakes, and tires
Follows checklists to ensure all critical parts are examined
Reads and interprets diagnostic test results to identify mechanical problems
Performs emergency road and tire repairs in all weather conditions
Maintains records of inspections, test results, work performed, and parts used in the automated vehicle maintenance system
Attends fleet specific and safety training
Maintains awareness of new trends and technologies in the field of automotive repair
Cleans vehicles and equipment, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old/unused parts, sweeps areas, and collecting and empties trash as needed
Follows all environmental regulations, and disposing of chemicals, trash, etc. in designated areas
Recycles when required