Heavy Fleet Technician

Stafford County Public Schools•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Under the supervision of Fleet Services, this position performs difficult and skilled mechanical work on a large variety of automotive equipment, school buses, county government vehicles, police cars, department of utilities vehicles, fire & rescue vehicles. The ability to operate specialized tools is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Considerable experience in repairing automotive, truck and power driven equipment that may vary in make and model (domestic and imported) gas and diesel.
Possess or be qualified to obtain a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License within a 90-day period from date of employment.
Possess or be qualified to obtain a valid Virginia State Inspection License within a 90-day period from the date of employment.
Knowledge Methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in the diagnosis and report of passenger cars, trucks, buses and construction as well as different types of maintenance equipment, domestic and imported.
ABS brake systems and computer brake systems required.
Ignition systems (early model) and computer systems.
Cooling systems, water pumps, radiators and heating systems, fans relays and heat pumps.
Electrical systems, computer relays and switches.
Use and operation of shop tools and machinery, i.e. drills, presses, grinders, micrometers, drum and rotor resurfacing machines, welding and cutting equipment, modern tire changer, computer wheel balance, computer analyzer, A/C service machine, R12 and R34 A/C recover and recycling machine, antifreeze recycling machine, millimeters and other test equipment.
Keep records of repairs and service, compute time and keep parts recorded for parts department
Follow oral and written directions including knowledge of English grammar, usage and spelling.
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Nice To Haves

ASE Certification preferred
ASE/EVT Certification preferred for Fire & Rescue Technicians.

Responsibilities

Performs basic mechanical work.
Changes tires and respond to road service calls.
Diagnoses and repairs injector systems (gas and diesel).
Repairs or overhauls brake systems (air and hydraulic).
Performs engine tune-ups using standard testing equipment.
Performs electrical repairs, including replacement of electrical components, starters, generators, and alternators, etc.
Inspects light heavy duty vehicles for compliance with Virginia State Inspection Standards.
Performs custodial shop maintenance, pickup, and delivery duties as needed.
Support and demonstrate core values of Fleet Services Department
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.