Emergency Vehicle Technician: Diesel Diagnostics

Chesterfield County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

quarterly tool allowance

technical training provided

Job summary

Chesterfield County's General Services department is seeking a skilled automotive technician for diesel medium/heavy trucks. The role requires journeyman-level maintenance expertise, the ability to diagnose complex systems, and using high-tech diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities include inspections, road service calls, test drives, and detailed maintenance records. Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; on-call after hours; tools provided by the candidate; CDL and ASE preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years journeyman experience in maintenance, repair and computerized diagnosis of medium/heavy trucks.
• Or an associate's degree in automotive technology with 2 years hands-on automotive experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Examine vehicles and communicate the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Diagnose emergency vehicle problems and plan work procedures.
• Use charts, manuals, and computerized diagnostic equipment to identify and fix problems.
• Perform state safety inspections, road service calls, test drives, and maintain repair records.
• Conduct daily and monthly preventive maintenance on diesel engine trucks to meet safety guidelines.
• Repair diesel engines, fuel systems, electrical/electronic systems, power train, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, HVAC, and exhaust.
• Work assigned shift and be on-call after hours; may work in adverse weather and temperatures.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in automotive technology

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Chesterfield County's General Services department is seeking a skilled automotive technician for diesel medium/heavy trucks. The role requires journeyman-level maintenance expertise, the ability to diagnose complex systems, and using high-tech diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities include inspections, road service calls, test drives, and detailed maintenance records. Shift is Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; on-call after hours; tools provided by the candidate; CDL and ASE preferred.