Transit Fleet Technician I

City of Fairfax•Va 22030, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level skilled mechanical repair position focused on maintaining and repairing transit diesel-powered buses and a variety of heavy and light-duty fleet assets. The role involves maintenance, mechanical repair, fabrication, new setup, and decommissioning of these vehicles. Employees work under general supervision, using independent judgment for diagnostics and repairs, with work subject to inspection. After-hours on-call rotation is required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school (or GED) supplemented by courses in automotive mechanics and manufacturer-specific courses in the maintenance of a variety of vehicles.
Three years of experience in all phases of vehicular maintenance, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must meet Skill Base Pay requirements for Fleet Technician I.
Must furnish a complete set of own hand tools.
Must be able to work 60% of the time unassisted.
Must possess a valid class A commercial driver's license with N, P, and air brakes endorsements, or the ability to obtain within twelve months of employment.
Must have a satisfactory driving record that meets the City of Fairfax’s policy standards.
Must possess the following certifications or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment: Virginia State Safety Inspector license.
Must possess the following certifications or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment: ASE xEV Level 1 certification.
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of automotive, maintenance vehicles and equipment, and specialized equipment including gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and air systems.
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot defects in transit buses, medium-heavy duty fleet and equipment and make appropriate repairs.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, including administrative regulations, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to interpret and work from service manuals, specifications, and diagrams using hardback copies and computer resources.
Ability to maintain necessary repair records and work effectively on computer databases for work orders and other applications.
Skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in fleet repair work.
Ability to test drive vehicles and equipment.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to adapt to new technologies.
Ability to use cloud-based programs to create work orders, email, follow repair diagnostics, and training.
Ability to be a proactive self-starter.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses issues, and repairs a variety of transit buses and medium/heavy-duty fleet vehicles and equipment.
Performs automotive repairs in an open bay environment, which may involve exposure to exhaust fumes and varying temperatures.
Assists in determining equipment specifications for new vehicles and equipment.
Repairs and overhauls transmissions, clutch assemblies, power take-offs, differentials, front and rear end assemblies, and hydraulic systems.
Uses computers, scan tools, DVOMs, DSO, and amp clamps for diagnostics.
Repairs and replaces brakes, generators, universal joints, lighting systems, sirens, cooling, ignition, electrical, fuel systems, mufflers, wheel bearings, exhaust pipes, springs, axles, DPF systems, major engine components, tires, computer modules, multiplex systems, hybrid systems, A/C and heat systems, driveline and axles, turbos, fuel injection, wheelchair ramps, announcement systems, mobile communications systems, destination signs, fareboxes, engine/transmission cooling systems, charging systems, standard suspension, air ride suspension, backup camera and drive camera systems, GPS traffic preemption systems, snowplows, spreaders, chemical spreaders, salt brine applicators, leaf impeller and bearings, leaf collection components, CCTV inspection equipment, sewer line flush trucks, etc.
Operates saws, drill presses, hydraulic presses, valve grinding machines, and other related automotive machinery.
Performs seasonal inspection and repairs on leaf and snow collection equipment.
Performs seasonal A/C services and repairs.
Performs repairs on fuel site equipment.
Performs repairs on shop equipment and tools.
Maintains OSHA compliance in assigned bay.
Fabricates shop tools and parts.
Performs minor and some major welding tasks.
Operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools, micrometers, dial gauges, pressure gauges, power saws, drills, grinders, tire changing equipment, plasma cutters, torches, welders, presses, pullers, and vacuum machines.
Diagnoses and repairs computer-aided systems such as fuel injection, anti-skid brakes, emission and engine sensors, and lighting systems.
Attends safety training.
Verifies newly purchased transit and heavy-duty vehicles to ensure they meet city specifications, installs decals and other equipment.
Conducts official state safety inspections of all licensed city vehicles.
Makes emergency road repairs and service calls as necessary.
Responds to vehicle or city emergencies as part of an on-call rotation.
Works overtime with little or no notice as needed.
Works holidays as needed.
Supports 24/7 emergency operations such as snow response by participating in rotating shifts.
Keeps bay, toolbox, and workstation neat and clean, removing trash daily.