H4096 - Equipment Repair Technician Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a skilled Equipment Technician to diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain a wide range of construction and automotive equipment at diverse locations in Virginia. The role involves emergency readiness, paperwork, and repairing engines, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance per PM schedules, operate different vehicle types, and may require welding fabrication.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and apply repair manuals and gauges.
• Ability to perform major repairs on diesel/gasoline trucks and equipment.
• Experience with cutting, welding and fabrication operations is a plus.
• CDL and DOT medical card, and Virginia State Inspection license are required or must be maintained.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor and operate a range of vehicle types.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, inspect and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment across varied locations.
• Prepare equipment for emergency operations and perform on-the-road repairs when needed.
• Prepare maintenance documentation and generate work orders in the computer system.
• Perform repairs and overhauls to engines, transmissions, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance per PM schedule and justify outsourcing when required.
• Conduct Virginia State Inspections and welding fabrication as needed.

Skills

Instruction following

Diesel and gasoline repair

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor capability

Reading technical manuals

Computer skills

Welding and fabrication tools

Safety-consciousness

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Hand and power tools

Welding 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.

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.

How You Will Contribute

• Diagnosis and Repair : Diagnose vehicle, equipment or asset failures using electronic testing equipment, service and equipment repair manuals and on-line resources. Recommend outsourcing for major repairs when needed.
• Emergency Operations : Prepare equipment for emergency operations. Make equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations to include on-the-road repairs.
• Information Processing and Paperwork : Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation. Generate, complete and close-out work orders in computer system. Perform time and leave entry. Prepare parts requests. Complete paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs.
• Perform Repair Work : Perform repairs and overhauls to all types of automobiles, equipment, and tools to include engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components and air brakes.
• Perform duties as assigned. :
• Preventative Maintenance : Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment, or assets according to PM schedule and guidelines. Make repairs as needed when deficiencies are found or recommend outsourcing.
• Virginia State Inspections : Perform safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment.
• Welding Repair and Fabrication : Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.

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.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

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.

These 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