Fleet Technician I

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

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.

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. to 7:30 p.m.

Evening Shifts: 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Locations: Alban, Jermantown, Newington or West Ox depending on the needs of the department.

Note: This job announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time Fleet Technician positions. This is an entry-level position, and the salary offer will not exceed the mid-point (or $67,785.95) of the advertised salary range.

Position may be underfilled as a Fleet Technician Aide (S15); the Underfill Requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

* A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the full-time Vehicle and Equipment Technician I position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

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Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

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.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of methods and tools commonly used by journey level service technicians in the repair and maintenance of automotive and industrial equipment;

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;

Mechanical skills to be familiar with engine components and systems and know how they interact with each other;

Troubleshooting skills to diagnose mechanical problems and make appropriate repairs to a wide variety of automotive and industrial equipment;

Basic keyboarding skills;

Ability to use tools and test equipment pertinent to the trade;

Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity, such as lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, and crawling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;

Ability to test-drive vehicles and equipment;

Ability to read and comprehend relevant documents;

Ability to work cooperatively with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”) 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.

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:

This position may be underfilled as a Fleet Technician Aide;(Grade S15; $44,368.06 - $73,946.08). The employment standards for the Fleet Technician Aide are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade with coursework in vehicle repair and maintenance.

Possession of a set of basic hand tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, and sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment.

Applicants hired at the Fleet Technician Aide will be non-competitively promoted to the Fleet Technician I level upon successful completion of an underfill agreement.

Note: 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Driver's License (Required)

CDL - Class B (VA) (As defined)

A valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B is required within 30 days of an offer. Applicants hired with a CDL Permit must obtain a CDL B within eleven months of hire date.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, commercial driver licensing screening and pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to: lift 50 lbs. on an average of once daily; stoop, bend, twist, and reach many times daily; use ladders extensively; use creeper (or get on hands and knees) several times daily. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY. 

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