Maintenance Technician II - Fleet - Day shift

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a skilled mechanic to diagnose, repair, and service a wide range of heavy automotive and specialized equipment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and several years of related experience, with certification as a State Inspector and a Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities include supervising a small crew, sequencing work, and ensuring safety compliance on job sites and in equipment operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related experience or training in repairing automotive and power-driven equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in maintenance, construction, and utilities activities.
• Operates and repairs a range of heavy equipment and motorized machinery.
• Inspects equipment for safety and ensures proper setup for daily tasks.
• Performs journeyman-level trades in carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking an experienced, self-motivated individual to perform skilled mechanical work on specialized construction and automotive equipment. The successful candidate will diagnose, adjust, repair and service a wide variety of medium and heavy automotive and specialized equipment including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systems and overhaul, fabricate and service assemblies and accessories such as single and two speed rear axles, multi-speed transmissions, and hydraulic compressed air, vacuum and electric controls, systems and components.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and/or training in repairing automotive and light/heavy power-driven equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector. Must have a Class B CDL. Two ASE certifications required within 1 year of employment. State Inspection license & Class B CDL preferred.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

SUMMARY

Supervises and participates in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of maintenance, construction, and utilities activities. Performs skilled work in the operation or repair of several types of motorized equipment or maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions
• Makes and adjusts work assignments
• Requisitions necessary equipment and materials
• Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists
• Operates tractor trailer, street sweeper, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, crane and chipper, excavator, large motor grader in leveling ground surfaces, street and construction repair
• Operates heavy and light equipment in snow removal
• Inspect new and existing stormwater infrastructure using an onboard computer system to remotely operate a camera and tractor system and overlay information on screen, to be recorded on a laptop for later printing and importing into an asset management database.
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and services a wide variety of medium and heavy automotive and specialized equipment including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systems
• Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding
• Requisitions parts and materials used in the repair of motor equipment
• Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures that truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, fist aid kit, safety flares, etc)
• Performs journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding
• Performs carpentry work, building cabinets, benches, barricades, and other items
• Trains and instructs subordinates
• Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights and weekends, as needed
• Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
• Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.
• Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
• Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards.
• Safety first. Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
• Follows established safety procedures.
• May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise a small work crew. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements. May require journey-level license in an area of skilled trades. May be required to qualify for certification as a State Inspector.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. .

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.