Specialist I - Vehicle Maintenance

City of Harrisonburg; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (VRS & MissionSqu

Life insurance

Paid leave

15.5 holidays

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg’s Public Transportation Department is seeking a Specialist I - Vehicle Maintenance to maintain a broad range of engines and equipment in the Central Garage, ensuring reliable City services.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years in vehicle repair, a valid driver's license, CDL within 6 months, and AC certification within 6 months. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid leave, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years in vehicle repair/maintenance.
• Valid driver's license; CDL required within 6 months.
• AC Certification (609) required within 6 months.
• Background checks and physical examinations as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on diverse vehicle/equipment.
• Respond to minor service calls and repair in the field.
• Ensure City vehicles and equipment are operational to support services.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AC Certification (609)

Job description

Are you looking for your next career with an organization where you can apply your automotive technician/mechanic experience or vehicle repair/maintenance skills? If so, consider applying for the City of Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation's Specialist I - Vehicle Maintenance position!

The Specialist I - Vehicle Maintenance position is a full-time role with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $22.35 - $24.58 per hour (equivalent to $46,488 - $51,126 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

As a Specialist I in the Department of Public Transportation, you'll perform a variety of difficult technical work on a progressive variety of small engines, tools, automotive equipment, medium equipment, and heavy equipment in the City's Central Garage, which services all City of Harrisonburg departments. In this vital role, you'll have an opportunity to perform preventative maintenance, respond to minor service calls and repair vehicles/equipment in the field, and perform other related duties to ensure the City has operationally-sound vehicles and equipment to carry out high-quality City services.

A detailed list of essential functions along with the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification.

• High school diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience in a vehicle repair/maintenance vocational training or work environment.
• Valid driver's license at time of hire. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within six (6) months of hire date. Paid, on-the-job training will be provided.
• Air Conditioning (AC) Certification (609) is required within six (6) months of hire date.
• Click here to view the physical requirements of this position.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• Virginia Department of Education physical examination;
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA) physical examination;
• FMCSA pre-employment drug screening;
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;
• DMV record review;
• Criminal background check.

This position is subject to FMCSA alcohol and controlled substances testing regulations.

• The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.