Automotive Mechanic

City of Alexandria, VA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria, Virginia seeks an Automotive Mechanic to perform comprehensive preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles, including emergency response units. The role requires diagnosing, repairing, and testing engines, brakes, electrical systems, and hydraulic components to keep fleet operations safe and reliable.

The candidate should have at least one year of relevant experience and preferred ASE/EVT certifications.

Qualifications

• One year of experience maintaining and repairing a full range of light to heavy vehicles.
• Preferred: ASE and EVT certifications for automotive and emergency equipment.
• Includes health and safety standards and ability to work with emergency response vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance checks and repairs as indicated.
• Inspects and repairs brake and wheel systems and assemblies including shoes, pads, drums, bearings and hubs, turning rotors and drums, and rebuilds wheel cylinders and air chambers, valves and master cylinders.
• Inspects electrical systems, locates problems, and repairs, adjusts or replaces lights, switches, starters, batteries, alternators, generators, voltage regulators and wiring.
• Inspects cooling systems to ensure proper operation and repairs.
• Performs engine overhauls and tune-ups using testing equipment.
• Inspects and maintains emergency response vehicles and related equipment.
• Transports ambulance boxes and ensures safety and readiness of equipment.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Brake systems repair

Emergency vehicle maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Testing equipment

Power tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Automotive Mechanic

• Performs overall preventive maintenance checks and makes repairs and adjustments as indicated;
• Inspects and repairs brake and wheel systems and assemblies including shoes, pads, drums, bearings and hubs, turning rotors and drums, and rebuilds wheel cylinders and air chambers, valves and master cylinders;
• Inspects electrical systems, locates problems, and repairs, adjusts or replaces lights, switches, starters, batteries, alternators, generators, voltage regulators and wiring;
• Overhauls such fire fighting equipment as water pumps, pump valves and ladders;
• Inspects cooling systems to assure proper working condition, locates any present or impending problems, and repairs;
• Performs complete tune-ups using the latest testing equipment to locate problems;
• Performs road test checks on vehicles as needed following completion of service and/or repair;
• Inspects hydraulic systems, replaces lines and cylinders, and rebuilds valves;
• Performs front-end work which includes alignment, installing ball joints and tie-rod ends;
• Services and repairs automatic and manual transmissions;
• Overhauls or replaces rear-end assemblies;
• Inspects and adjusts fuel systems, rebuilds carburetors and fuel pumps, and replaces lines and filters;
• Installs clutches;
• Repairs or replaces drive shafts and universal joints;
• Performs Virginia State vehicle safety and emissions inspections;
• Inspects and repairs heating and air conditioning systems;
• Transfers ambulance boxes from old to new chassis;
• Performs automotive body repair and maintenance;
• Installs and adjusts snow removal, salt and sand spreader equipment;
• Fabricates, modifies and welds broken parts;
• Monitors mechanical operation of fire fighting equipment at the fire scene;
• Performs engine overhauls;
• Inspects, maintains, and tests emergency response vehicles that includes engines, transmissions, drivelines, brakes, steering, suspension, fuel, electrical, exhaust, and climate control;
• Inspects and maintains cabs (fixed and tilt) and the vehicle body, including compartments, warning systems, mounting racks, brackets, trays, latches, steps, and ladders;
• Inspects, maintains, and operationally tests emergency response vehicle's charging systems, starting systems, lighting systems, electronic pump controls, and other low-voltage electronic and electrical systems and devices;
• Inspects, maintains, and operationally tests Power Take-Off (PTO) systems applicable to hydraulic generators, aerials, fire pumps, and auxiliary add-on components requiring hydraulic or mechanical drive application; Inspects, maintains, and operationally tests Fire Pump, Auxiliary Pump and Tank systems, which includes pressure control devices, gauges, primer systems, warning systems, and interlock systems;
• Inspects, maintains and operationally tests aerial ladder, elevating platform and waterway systems;
• Inspects, maintains, and operationally tests foam systems, line-voltage electrical systems, breathing air systems, auxiliary air systems, and extrication equipment;
• Assists Fire Maintenance Supervisor with emergency response ITB proposals and equipment installation recommendations;
• Performs related work as required.

One year of experience performing skilled automotive maintenance and repair services on a full range of light to heavy automotive and construction vehicles and equipment and completion of grade-school-level courses; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred: High School diploma or GED; five years of experience in automotive and emergency response vehicle maintenance that includes both preventive and corrective maintenance in the component areas of chassis, cab and body, transmission, engine, drivelines, suspension, fuel, brakes, exhaust, HVAC, pump & tank, AC/DC electrical, aerial, foam, hydraulic systems, and auxiliary systems. Certifications in ASE (both automotive and medium/heavy truck) and EVT (both fire apparatus and ambulance).

This class specification provides a generalized representation of positions in this class. It is not intended to reflect essential functions pursuant to ADA, nor is it intended to list every specific function and task of this class title. A job class may also have a medical standard associated with specific physical or mental requirements that must be met.

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME Labor & Trades