02723 - Equip Repair Tech

Virginia Department of Transportation; Warsaw (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment across construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive assets. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections with a focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include on-the-road repairs, documentation, welding, and fabrication, as well as maintaining compliance with CDL/DOT requirements and

Formación

• Independently perform major repairs and maintenance on diesel and gasoline trucks.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment.
• Obtain Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment.
• Operate various types of light to heavy trucks and equipment safely.
• Read and comprehend service and repair manuals and gauges.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose vehicle and asset failures using testing equipment and manuals.
• Prepare equipment for emergency operations and perform road-side repairs.
• Process maintenance paperwork and close-out work orders in the system.
• Perform repairs and overhauls to engines, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance as per PM schedule and guidelines.
• Conduct Virginia State inspections under VSP guidelines.
• Design, fabricate, modify and weld components as needed for repairs.

Conocimientos

Diagnostic skills

Repair expertise

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Manual reading

Mathematical calculations

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Educación

CDL license

DOT medical card

Virginia State Inspection License

ASE certifications

Herramientas

Electronic testing equipment

Hand and power tools

Advanced diagnostic tools

Computers and software

Cutting and welding equipment

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Diagnose, repair, inspect and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment related to construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive equipment of all types and in varied locations.

How You Will Contribute

• Diagnosis and Repair: Diagnose vehicle, equipment or asset failures using electronic testing equipment, service and equipment repair manuals and on-line resources. Recommend outsourcing for major repairs when needed.
• Emergency Operations: Prepare equipment for emergency operations. Make equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations to include on-the-road repairs.
• Information Processing and Paperwork: Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation. Generate, complete and close-out work orders in computer system. Perform time and leave entry. Prepare parts requests. Complete paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs.
• Perform Repair Work: Perform repairs and overhauls to all types of automobiles, equipment and tools to include engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components and air brakes.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment or assets according to PM schedule and guidelines. Make repairs as needed when deficiencies are found or recommend outsourcing.
• Virginia State Inspections: Perform safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment.
• Welding Repair and Fabrication: Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to coach and instruct others in diagnostic and repair techniques and in the operation of equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to operate various types of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges and testing devices.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
• Knowledge of general shop procedures.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Ability to obtain Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Ability to operate various types of light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read, comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges and testing devices.
• Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair, maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the use of computers, hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Automative Repair, Maintenance or related field desired.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
• Experience repairing and maintaining a variety of automotive and construction equipment.
• Experience using cutting and welding equipment.
• Virginia State Inspection License - Class A

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen