Fleet Technician II

County of Roanoke Virginia•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

Performs inspections, diagnoses, preventive maintenance, servicing, repairs, installations, removals, and upfitting of assigned fleet assets under supervision as needed. Assets include vehicles, trailers, motorized equipment, small-engine equipment, and other equipment maintained by the Fleet Division. Depending on assignment, provides maintenance and repair services for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, trailers, motorized and small-engine equipment, specialized equipment, and 12-volt electrical and accessory systems. Work is performed in accordance with applicable laws, government regulations, and the County’s Fleet Management Policy. Performs other duties as assigned. The role may involve flexible hours to accommodate Fleet Division operational requirements. The employee must report for regularly scheduled shifts regardless of weather conditions or emergencies unless directed otherwise by a supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, but provides limited technical guidance to Fleet Technician I employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience in maintenance, repair, servicing, or upfitting of vehicles, equipment, or other fleet assets.
In addition to the minimum education and experience requirements, possess at least three listed qualifications: A-series or T-series ASE certification(s); welding certification; completion certificate for one or more years of automotive or related trade/technical school; associate degree in a related field; fleet-related approved certification(s); valid Class B CDL or higher; Commonwealth of Virginia Certified Safety Inspector; or ten years of fleet-related experience with Roanoke County, with each additional ten years counting as one additional qualification.
Valid Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record.
Basic knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used to maintain, repair, and upfit fleet assets.
Basic knowledge of automotive, heavy-duty, small-engine, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and 12-volt electrical systems.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, electrical testing equipment, and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system malfunctions and other systems applicable to assigned assets.
Skill in using and operating shop tools, air tools, and machinery.
Ability to understand and follow instructions for safe use of tools, chemicals, and other materials.
Ability to organize and perform routine cleaning and maintenance functions independently without work-site supervision.
Ability to maintain accurate records of inspections, diagnostics, repairs, labor, parts, and services in the fleet management system.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, user departments, outside vendors, and service providers.
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results.
Must own a set of basic mechanic hand tools appropriate for assigned duties, for use on the job when required.
Must report to regularly scheduled shifts regardless of weather conditions or emergency situations unless directed otherwise by a supervisor.
Must wear employer-provided personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and eye protection.
Following a conditional offer, must successfully pass a post-offer physical examination and drug screening when applicable to CDL license holders.
Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of the job description.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair light-duty, heavy-duty, small-engine, gasoline- and diesel-powered, and specialized equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic system malfunctions using appropriate diagnostic equipment and technical resources.
Fuel, check fluid levels, wash, clean, detail, perform minor fabrication and other routine service activities, and prepare assets for reassignment or disposal.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including oil and filter changes, lubrication, fluid checks, tire service and rotation, and other procedures; identify, diagnose, and repair defects found during inspections as appropriate.
Repair and replace components such as bulbs, lamps, windshield wipers, mirrors, belts, batteries, tires, and other mechanical and electrical parts.
Perform skilled repairs to engines, fuel and cooling systems, brakes, transmissions, drivetrains, steering, suspension, and axle assemblies, depending on assignment and demonstrated competency.
Install, remove, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair asset-mounted equipment and 12-volt electrical systems, including lighting, warning and communications equipment, wiring, switches, relays, fuses, power distribution components, and accessories.
Upfit and decommission assets, including installing and removing equipment, wiring, brackets, consoles, partitions, storage systems, decals, and other asset-specific equipment and accessories.
Maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty assets, small engines, and specialized equipment with gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrically operated systems, depending on assignment.
Transport assets to and from customer locations, vendors, repair facilities, and other locations as directed.
Operate hand, power, and pneumatic tools; electrical testing and diagnostic equipment; lifts; and other equipment needed for assigned duties.
Perform operational checks and, when applicable and authorized, road-test assets to verify proper operation and completion of work.
Accurately record labor, parts, services, inspections, asset information, and other required information in the fleet management system.
Keep work bays, shop areas, tools, equipment, and assigned work areas clean, safe, and orderly.
Provide limited technical guidance to Fleet Technician I employees.