Fleet Technician I

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Get your career rolling with Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Solid Waste Management Program.

This position supports SWMP operations within the department. Provides skilled mechanical work in inspection, maintenance, and repair on refuse equipment and general automotive vehicles and equipment.

This position will be assigned to work at the Newington Collections Facility; however, the incumbent will be required to travel to and from sites, offsite meetings, training and or conferences. Incumbent must possess their own personal tools. Incumbent will receive a $500 yearly tool allowance.

The Fleet Technician I supports the Newington Collection facility as follows:

• Perform journey level skilled work on refuse equipment including rear packer, side loader, roll off and crane.
• Perform general automotive vehicle and leaf vac equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance, major, minor mechanical repairs and diagnosis (routine) on all refuse, and industrial equipment.
• Perform facility maintenance.
• Test drive vehicles to aid in diagnosing repair problems.
• Perform road service calls to repair disabled vehicles.

• Benefits
• Retirement

(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.

(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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class "B".
• DOT Medical Card.

• Three to five years of commercial experience.
• MAC certified (up to 12 months to obtain certification).
• Possession of ASE certifications.
• General knowledge of hydraulics.