DPS Vehicle & Equipment Technician

State of Vermont; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premium

Holidays

FMLI

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

FSA

Life insurance

Wellness program

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Vehicle and Equipment Technician in Colchester, VT maintains and repairs a fleet of over 500 vehicles and equipment. Duties include LOF, tires, brakes, tune-ups, and emergency equipment installation, with occasional off-site recoveries.

Applicants should have 4+ years of automotive experience, a valid license, and tools. Preferred are trade school training and experience with diagnostics or welding. A Vermont inspection license within 60 days is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing automotive equipment.
• Valid driver's license; Vermont Inspection license within 60 days of employment.
• Incumbent must provide own tools and be able to lift 80 pounds.
• Trade school/tech program preferred; diagnostics and welding experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform LOF, tire, brake, tune-up work on department vehicles.
• Install emergency equipment and perform striping/lettering on vehicles.
• Assist with vehicle recovery using flat beds as needed.
• Coordinate with Fleet team to maintain 500+ vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade school/technician program

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a Vehicle & Equipment Technician. The repair facility is located in the historic Fort Ethan Allen Complex in Colchester. The position may have minimal overtime or extended hours, depending on the needs of the Department.

The Technician will be working closely with a team of Fleet professionals that are responsible for over 500 vehicles, trailers, and items of equipment. The small team consists of two other experienced Technicians, a Shop Supervisor, a Data Entry Clerk, a Program Specialist, and the Fleet Manager.

The primary vehicles used by the department are the Police Ford Explorer, Chevy Silverado, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Escape, Ford F150, and several large specialty vehicles. General responsibilities include LOF's, tires, brakes, tune-ups, emergency equipment install, and striping and lettering of vehicles. In some cases, the position will be dispatched with the flat bed to recover disabled vehicles.

Who May Apply

This position, DPS Vehicle & Equipment Technician (Job Requisition #54771), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact David Tifft at [e-mail].

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECKS

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position to include Motor Vehicle/Criminal Records, Personal History, Credit and any additional background check(s).

Environmental Factors

Duties are generally performed in the public safety garage, but some work at remote facilities may be required. Incumbents will be required to operate a truck or other state vehicles in order to make repairs or recoveries and require a valid Vermont driver's license. Sufficient physical strength is needed to perform duties which may require lifting weights of as much as 80 pounds. Exposure to noise, vehicles in operation, petroleum products and paint odors are probable. Some risk of injury is inherent in this position. Overtime work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years or more of experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing of automotive equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of trade school or technician program, or other relevant training or certification.

Experience with diagnostics and/or welding.

Special Requirements

A valid driver's license is required.

A Vermont Inspection license within 60 days of employment.

Incumbent must provide the tools required for this position.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 80 pounds.

Total Compensation

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.