Fleet Automotive Technician — Diagnostics & Major Repairs

United States Postal Service; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Postal Service is seeking a vehicle maintenance technician to diagnose operating difficulties across a wide range of postal fleet vehicles. The role involves conducting engine and system checks, using diagnostic tools, and delivering repairs to ensure road readiness.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, record-keeping, and mentoring junior staff. Safety compliance and adherence to environmental regulations are essential in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs engine and major system checks.
• Performs computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes.
• Conducts visual and auditory inspections, road calls and tests before and after maintenance; notes problems on work orders.
• Provides technical guidance to mechanics on difficult repairs and use of CAD tools.
• Performs maintenance and repairs from routine preventive maintenance inspections.
• Prepares and updates vehicle records, logs labor time and parts on work orders.
• Performs engine tune-ups; replaces and adjusts parts using specialized test equipment.
• Troubleshoots road-call failures and identifies faulty parts for repair or replacement.
• Repairs major components including transmissions, brakes, power units, steering and suspension.
• Performs other duties in support of the primary responsibilities.
• Follows safety practices and environmental regulations.

Job description

United States Postal Service is seeking a vehicle maintenance technician to diagnose operating difficulties across a wide range of postal fleet vehicles. The role involves conducting engine and system checks, using diagnostic tools, and delivering repairs to ensure road readiness.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, record-keeping, and mentoring junior staff. Safety compliance and adherence to environmental regulations are essential in daily operations.