Automotive Repair Technician I

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk seeks an experienced Automotive Repair Technician I responsible for vehicle maintenance and repair. The role involves performing preventative care, diagnostics, parts replacement, and ensuring vehicle safety. Candidates should have a strong background in automotive repair, effective communication skills, and ability to handle various tasks in a fast-paced environment. A valid driver's license is mandatory and a signing bonus is offered for newcomers.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $5,000

Paid holidays

Employer paid pension plan

Medical and dental benefits

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in automotive maintenance and repair.
• ASE-Automotive Service Excellence certification preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repair to vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair vehicles using equipment and tools.
• Perform inspections and replace worn parts.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Repairs

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical School education level

Tools

Fleet Management software

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

Fleet Management is a division within the Department of General Services and is responsible for the acquisition, disposal, maintenance, and servicing of over 2,000 city vehicles and equipment. The Fleet Management Division (FMD) also manages various fleet programs such as fuel management, motor-pool services, and contract administration. The city currently averages 1,466 active rolling stock units and 560 active equipment units. These units are utilized to provide a variety of services to city residents ranging from public safety to utility and refuse needs. The ability of city departments to provide services effectively and efficiently is often dependent on a safe and reliable fleet of vehicles and equipment.

The division of Fleet Management is seeking an experienced Automotive Repair Technician I to perform basic vehicle care and maintenance to include changing oil, checking fluid levels and rotating tires. Repair and replace worn parts such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors. Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications and explain automotive problems and repairs to clients.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventative maintenance and general repair to vehicles and equipment by performing inspections, evaluating performance, diagnosing the problem, and repairing or replacing parts.
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicles by using equipment and tools to properly locate and correct any problem areas.
• Performs other duties by retrieving City vehicles and towing, cleaning interior and exterior areas of the shop, ordering and picking up parts, and logging information into the computer.
• Inspects, sets-up and prepares new vehicles and equipment to be placed in service.
• Ability to use basic computer software, such as Microsoft Windows, and Fleet Management software.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in dirty or hazardous area.
• Work requires the ability to read job or work orders, repair manuals, maps, equipment manuals, instructions, schedules, MSDS, and diagnostic equipment.
  
  

Education/Experience

Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Required

• One year of work experience performing automotive maintenance and repair duties.
  
  

The preferred candidate will possess:

• ASE-Automotive Service Excellence Certification
• VA State Safety Inspection license
• Vocational/Technical School education level
  
  

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Valid CDL (Class A) Driver's License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
  
  

Signing Bonus:

• This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.
  
  

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 6:30AM -3:00PM, 40hrs/week
• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement
  
  

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
  
  

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
  
  

02

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

03

How many years experience do you have in automotive maintenance and repair work?

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience or more
  
  

04

Do you have experience in diagnosing and repairing the following: (Check all that apply)

• Transmissions
• Air brake systems
• Suspension
• Engine tune-ups
• Engine Repairs
• None of the above
  
  

05

Which of the following do you have experience working with?

• Heavy Trucks
• Off Road Equipment
• Refuse Trucks
• Medium Trucks
• Compact trucks
• No experience with the above
  
  

06

What type of diagnostic equipment have you used in the past? If none, please indicate 'N/A'.

07

What type of licenses or certifications do you possess as they pertain to automotive repair? (Ex. CDL, VA State Inspection License, A/C Certification, ASE Certifications) If none, please indicate 'N/A'.

08

The expected hiring salary range for this position is $42,629.00 to $49,023.35. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

A Valid CDL (Class A) Driver's License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

13

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
  
  

14

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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