Mechanic Technician II

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach seeks a skilled mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment and fire apparatus. Responsibilities include oil changes, safety checks, water pumps, and servicing of aerial ladders and platforms.

Requires a valid driver's license; a CDL may be required within the first year. This full-time role offers a $54,579.20–$85,051.20 salary range and 40 hours per week, with potential after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade plus three years of mechanical repair experience or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes, lubrication, battery checks and safety checks.
• State inspections as licensed/capable
• Repairs such as minor tune-ups, replacing water pumps, radiators, brake air compressors, hydraulic lines and hoses, brake shoes, and servicing of aerial ladders and platforms
• Assist in more complex repairs such as servicing heater and air conditioning systems, and differential and transmission repairs
• Transports heavy equipment to repair facilities for specialized service or repair
• May require the incumbent to perform work outside in any and all weather conditions
• Must be capable of responding to occasional after-hours service call-outs
• Must be safety conscious and unafraid of heights as the incumbent will work on tall equipment

Skills

Automotive Service

Heavy Equipment

Hydraulics

Oil Changes

Preventive Maintenance

Transmission Repairs

Water Pumps

Job description

Job Posting End Date: Department: PUBLIC WORKS Compensation Grade: G24 Compensation Range & Starting Salary: Pay Range: $54,579.20 - $85,051.20 Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime): No Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

About Us

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

• Preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes, lubrication, battery checks and safety checks
• State inspections as licensed/capable
• Repairs such as minor tune-ups, replacing water pumps, radiators, brake air compressors, hydraulic lines and hoses, brake shoes, and servicing of aerial ladders and platforms
• Assist in more complex repairs such as servicing heater and air conditioning systems, and differential and transmission repairs
• Transports heavy equipment to repair facilities for specialized service or repair
• May require the incumbent to perform work outside in any and all weather conditions
• Must be capable of responding to occasional after-hours service call-outs
• Must be safety conscious and unafraid of heights as the incumbent will work on tall equipment

Preferences

• Fire truck apparatus maintenance and repair expereince
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting expereince
• Maintenance and repair experience with heavy duty trucks (12 ton and larger)
• Diesel engine experience
• Valid Virginia State Inspector's License
• ASE Certifications
• EVT Certification

Requirements with Certifications

** The incumbent must obtain a Virginia or North Carolina Commercial Driver's License within the first year of employment (the probationary period)**

** The incumbent must obtain a 609 Refrigerant Recovery Certification within the first year of employment (the probationary period)**

CDL Hiring Bonus

Newly hire employees with a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License will be eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment (the probationary period).

$500 with first paycheck

$500 in the first pay period following a six-month interim evaluation (with "meets expectations" performance rating)

$1,000 at the conclusion of the probationary period (with "meets expectations"performance rating)

Additional requirements

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: Yes
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: Yes
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade plus three (3) years of experience in mechanical repair work utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Line Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Duty Mechanic, or Construction Mechanic; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements

• All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
• This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.
• Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.
• Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical.
• May require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• May require a State Inspectors License.
• May require current Refrigerant Recycling Certificate.
• May require Brake Inspector Certification.
• May be required to complete Confined Space Entry training.

Skills

• Automotive Service
• Heavy Equipments
• Hydraulics
• Oil Changes
• Preventive Maintenance
• Transmission Repairs
• Water Pumps

Working Conditions Summary

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/P12926.pdf

Official Job Descriptions

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

The City of Virginia Beach boasts a diverse workforce of around 7,500 employees dedicated to delivering outstanding government services. Our team is guided by core values of quality customer service, teamwork, leadership and learning, integrity, commitment, and inclusion and diversity.

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