Specialist I - Vehicle Maintenance

City-of-Harrisonburg,-Va; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Holidays

Job summary

The City of Harrisonburg, Virginia, is seeking a Specialist I - Vehicle Maintenance to apply automotive repair and maintenance skills in our Central Garage. This full-time role services a variety of engines and equipment, performs preventive maintenance, and responds to service calls to keep City vehicles operational.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years in vehicle repair, with a valid driver's license and AC certification (609) within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of vehicle repair/maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license; CDL required within six months.
• AC Certification (609) required within six months.
• Background checks and medical screenings will apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on a range of vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to minor service calls and repair vehicles in the field.
• Maintain tools and shop equipment in the Central Garage.
• Ensure City vehicles and equipment are operational for City services.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Driver's license

AC Certification (609)

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.