Transit Fleet Technician I

City of Fairfax; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL bonus

CDL permit bonus

Tool allowance

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Leave benefits

Promotion path

Job summary

The City of Fairfax is seeking entry-level skilled automotive technicians to maintain transit buses and a variety of fleet assets. Work includes diagnosis, repair, fabrication, setup, and decommissioning under supervision, with after-hours on-call rotation.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL with N/P/air brakes endorsements, and three years of vehicular maintenance experience, plus relevant certifications. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED plus automotive-related training and three years of experience in vehicular maintenance.
• Must meet Skill Base Pay requirements for Fleet Technician I.
• Virginia State Safety Inspector license or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• ASE xEV Level 1 certification or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Must possess a Class A CDL with N, P, and air brakes endorsements (or obtain within 12 months).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair transit buses and heavy/medium duty fleet vehicles.
• Repair vehicles in open bays under supervision with independent judgment.
• Determine equipment specifications for new vehicles and equipment.
• Repair components such as transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and engine systems.
• Use diagnostic tools and computer systems to diagnose and service vehicles.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Virginia State Safety Inspector license

ASE xEV Level 1 certification

Class A CDL with N, P, and air brakes endorsements

Tools

Hand tools

DVOM/DSO

Scan tools

Cloud-based work orders system

Job description

Why Join the City of Fairfax?

-Competitive salary and benefits package

-Work with a dedicated team maintaining critical public transportation assets

-Ongoing training and certification support

-A workplace that values teamwork, safety, and innovation

Benefits:

-$2,000 bonus (Class A CDL) or $1,000 (CDL permit).

-Annual Tool allowance.

-Excellent health, dual - retirement, and leave benefits.

Non-competitive promotion potential to Transit Fleet Tech II, III and IV upon completion of requirements under skill-based pay system.

Fleet Tech I - Full Range $63,008 - $100,633

Fleet Tech II - Full Range $66,158 - $105,667

Fleet Tech III - Full Range $69,465- $110,952

Fleet Tech IV - Full Range $72,938 - $116,497

This is an entry level skilled mechanical repair work on transit diesel-powered buses and a variety of heavy and light duty fleet assets.

Work involves responsibility for the maintenance, mechanical repair, fabrication, new setup, and surplus decommission of transit buses and a variety of heavy/med/light duty fleet assets including, special operations vehicles and equipment, bucket trucks, refuse collection trucks, leaf trucks, snow equipment, trailers, construction equipment, hybrid vehicles, other gasoline and diesel-powered fleet assets. Assignments are received from the Fleet Services Operations Manager, in the form of electronic repair orders, employees work under general supervision using independent judgment in diagnosis and repair. Work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion. After hours On-Call Rotation is required.

Examples Of Duties

Preforms preventive maintenance, diagnoses issues, and repairs a variety of transit buses and medium / heavy duty fleet vehicles and equipment.

Performs automotive repairs in an open bay, in a dusty, dirty environment where exhaust fumes are often present and where temperatures may become very hot or very cold depending on the weather.

Assists in determining equipment specifications for new vehicles and equipment.

Repairs and overhauls a variety of items such as transmissions, clutch assemblies, power take-offs, differentials, and front and rear end assemblies; repairs hydraulic pumps, lines, and connections, replaces hydraulic cylinders, etc.

Uses various computers and scan tools to diagnose equipment as well as DVOM’s and DSO with special leads and amp clamps.

Repairs and replaces brakes (weighing up to 160 lbs.), generators, universal joints, lighting systems, sirens, cooling, ignition, electrical, fuel systems, mufflers, wheel bearings, exhaust pipes, replace springs and axles, DPF system, major engine components, tires, computer modules, multiplex system, hybrid system, A/C and heat system, driveline and axles, turbos, fuel injection, wheelchair ramps, announcement systems, mobile communications systems, destination signs, fareboxes, engine/transmission cooling system, charging system, standard suspension, with air ride. backup camera and drive camera systems, GPS traffic preemption system, snowplows and spreaders, chemical spreaders, salt brine applicators, leaf impeller and bearings, leaf collection components, CCTV inspection equipment, sewer line flush trucks, etc.

Operates saws, drill presses, hydraulic presses, valve grinding machines, and other related automotive machinery.

Performs seasonal inspection and repairs to leaf and snow collection equipment.

Performs seasonal A/C services and repairs.

Performs repairs on fuel site equipment.

Performs repairs on shop equipment and tools.

Maintains OSHA compliance in assigned bay.

Fabrication of shop tools and parts.

Performs minor welding and some major welding tasks.

Operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools, micrometers, dial gauges, pressure gauges, power saws, drills, grinders, tire changing, plasma cutter, torches, welder, press, pullers, vacuum machine, etc.

Diagnose and repair computer aided systems such as fuel injection, anti-skid brakes, emission and engine sensors, lighting, etc.

Attends safety training.

Verifies newly purchased transit and heavy-duty vehicles to ensure they meet city specifications, installs decals and other equipment.

Conducts official state safety inspections of all licensed city vehicles.

Makes emergency road repairs and service calls as necessary.

Required to be a rotation for on call to respond to vehicle or city emergencies.

Will be required to work overtime with little or no notice as needed.

Will be required to work holidays as needed.

Supports 24/7 emergency operations such as snow response by participating in rotating shifts.

Keeps bay, toolbox, and workstation neat and clean, removing trash daily.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or GED) supplemented by courses in automotive mechanics and manufacturer-specific courses in the maintenance of a variety of vehicles, plus three years of experience in all phases of vehicular maintenance, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must meet Skill Base Pay requirements for Fleet Technician I.

1. Must furnish complete set of own hand tools.
2. Must be able to work 60% of the time unassisted.
3. Must possess a valid class A commercial driver's license with N, P, and air brakes endorsements, (or ability to obtain within twelve months of employment). Must have a satisfactory driving record that meets the City of Fairfax’s policy standards.

Must possess the following certifications or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment:

1. Virginia State Safety Inspector license.
2. ASE xEV Level 1 certification.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of automotive, and maintenance vehicles and equipment and specialized equipment including gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and air systems.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot defects in transit buses, med-heavy duty fleet and equipment and makes appropriate repairs.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, including administrative regulations, and standard operating procedures.

Ability to interpret and work from service manuals, specifications, and diagrams using hardback copies and using computer resources.

Ability to maintain necessary repair records, work effectively on computer "faster" database for work orders and other various applications.

Skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in fleet repair work.

Ability to test drive vehicles and equipment.

Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to adapt to new technologies.

Ability to use cloud base programs to create work orders, email, follow repair diagnostics, and training.

Ability to be a proactive self-starter.

Supplemental Information

Selected candidates with an active CDL will receive a $2,000 bonus upon hire. (Paid per pay period, 26 pay periods per year).

Selected candidates with an active CDL learner’s permit will receive a $1,000 bonus upon hire. (Paid per pay period, 26 pay periods per year).

Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm with occasional overtime and rotating on call for after-hours needs. Seasonal hours will vary.

Non-competitive promotion potential to Transit Fleet Tech II, III and IV upon completion of requirements under skill-based pay system.

Fleet Tech I - Full Range $63,008 - $100,633

Fleet Tech II - Full Range $66,158 - $105,667

Fleet Tech III - Full Range $69,465- $110,952

Fleet Tech IV - Full Range $72,938 - $116,497