Automotive/Equipment Technician I - Manassas, VA, United States - City of Manassas
Description
Our fleet department offers professional investments in the success of the incumbent, leading to professional growth in a stable and rewarding career.
This is the perfect opportunity for an individual who enjoy problem solving and being a part of supporting vehicles/equipment that are vital to our City operations.
If you are a driven and safety-oriented individual with keen attention to detail, apply today The Automotive/Equipment Technician I is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles, light and heavy equipment, and/or small engines, ensuring minimal downtime.
This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.
Diagnoses and performs mechanical repair work on vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment: Overhauls all major components, including engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, air conditioning units, differentials; repairs and rebuilds carburetors, front ends, alternators and hydraulic systems.
Performs a variety of preventive maintenance duties at regularly scheduled intervals, including changing oil, lubricating, replacing hoses and belts, replacing brakes, checking lights, tuning engines and changing, and or rotating tires on vehicles.
Maintains inventory of shop parts and supplies:
inventories and orders regularly used parts and supplies; researches and orders parts/tools for specific vehicle repair and maintenance needs; and keeps shop tools and equipment in working order.
Performs state inspections and government required bus/vehicle inspections. Performs body work and painting as needed.
Refers to service manuals, parts manual, repair manuals, technical bulletins, scan tool, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, and other items as needed.
Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as buses, medium and heavy duty trucks, salt spreader, boats, computer, etc.
Fabricates, welds, and uses a variety of hand and power tools, lifts, diagnostic equipment, such as air tools, hand tools, welder, torch set, plasma cutter, lift, standard office tools, and others as needed to complete essential functions; utilizes a variety of supplies such as oil, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, general office supplies, etc.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Detroit Diagnostic, Allison DOC, Cummins Insite, Faster Fleet Maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
High School diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational training or a technical degree in Automotive/Equipment Technology; supplemented by one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license within five months of hire.