H4096 - Equipment Repair Technician Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a vehicle and equipment technician to diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain a wide range of automotive and construction equipment. The role involves heavy manual labor and adherence to safety standards in varied locations across the maintenance program.

Candidates should be able to operate diesel and gasoline trucks, use advanced diagnostic tools, perform welding and fabrication tasks, and maintain accurate repair records.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to operate various types of trucks and equipment safely.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, gauges and testing devices.
• Ability to repair and maintain automotive and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
• Knowledge of diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automotive and construction equipment.
• Safety shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, inspect and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment related to construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive equipment.
• Perform major repairs and maintenance on diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
• Operate various types of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and tools safely.
• Follow oral and written instructions and maintain records as required.

Skills

Truck repair (diesel and gasoline)

Operate heavy equipment safely

Reading, writing and basic math

Computer skills

Hand & power tool use

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Education

CDL & DOT medical card

Virginia State Inspection License

ASE Certifications

Tools

Cutting and welding equipment

Advanced electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Description

Diagnose, repair, inspect and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment related to construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive equipment of all types and in varied locations. Perform special duties as assigned.

Diagnose, repair, inspect and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment related to construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive equipment of all types and in varied locations. Perform special duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
• Ability to operate various types of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of general shop procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to operate various types of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges, and testing devices.
• Ability to repair and maintain a variety of automotive and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
• Possession of CDL and DOT medical card and ability to maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment
• Possession of and ability to maintain a Virginia State Inspection License.
• Safety Shoes required.
• Skill in the use of computers, hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Automotive Repair, Equipment Repair, or related field desired.
• ASE Certifications.
• Experience repairing and maintaining a variety of automotive and construction equipment.
• Experience using cutting and welding equipment.

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen