Fleet Technician II

Performs highly skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment. Serves as a lead worker and assists lower-level employees in diagnosing and tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems. Other duties include: analyzes and diagnoses complex maintenance defects. Performs Virginia state and emission inspections of vehicles and equipment. Performs road tests on new and repaired vehicles. Operates specialized equipment common to the automotive repair industry and machine shops. Performs related work as required.

Note: This job announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time Fleet Technician II positions located at the various Department of Vehicle Services facilities - Alban, Jermantown, Newington, or West Ox - depending on the needs of the hiring department.

Schedule: The work schedule consists of day shifts (5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and evening shifts (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.).

* A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees currently in possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and hired in the full-time Fleet Technician II position after completing six months of employment with satisfactory performance.

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(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description. The Illustrative Duties of Fleet Technician I are also required.)

• Repairs, services, inspects, removes, disassembles, rebuilds, adjusts, reinstalls, and aligns components such as: engines, transmissions, after-treatment exhaust systems, brakes, clutches, radiators, electrical/electric components, HVAC components, hydraulic system components, pumps, bearings, steering, suspension, axles, differentials, and sub systems for automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, off-road equipment, pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment;
• Performs general preventative maintenance care to vehicles and equipment including changing oil filters, lubricating chassis, replacing belts, hoses, tires, and other for diesel, internal combustion, and hybrid engines;
• Performs general preventative maintenance on electric engine vehicles to include software updates, brakes, and tires;
• Coordinates and makes emergency repairs on vehicles, equipment (includes off-road engineering equipment) off site and roadside;
• Attends training and educational programs for fleet technicians;
• Reviews documents such as safety regulations and policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals;
• Conducts Virginia Safety Inspections;
• Conducts DEQ vehicle emissions inspections and repairs;
• Maintains awareness of new trends and technologies in the field of automotive repair;
• Maintains the facility by cleaning vehicles and equipment, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old/unused parts, sweeping areas, and collecting and emptying trash as needed;
• Follows all environmental regulations, and disposes of chemicals, trash, etc. in designated areas;
• Recycles when required;
• May Serve as a lead worker over lower-level technicians.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. The knowledge, skills and abilities of Fleet Technician I are also required.)

• Proficiency in the diagnosis, adjustment and repair of all assigned vehicles and equipment systems;
• Extensive knowledge of methods and tools commonly used by service technicians in the repair and maintenance of automotive and industrial equipment;
• Extensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates;
• Ability to coach, counsel, train and evaluate employee performance to include safety policies, procedures and practices;
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other County employees;
• Ability to learn job related technical information, and to communicate such information to co-workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") completion of the tenth grade plus four years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment. Related automotive technical education or trade training above high school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a set of tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, and sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment.

• Valid driver's license
• CDL- Class B (Virginia)
• A valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or a valid Commercial Driver s License (CDL) Class B is required within 30 days of an offer. Applicants hired with a CDL Permit must obtain a CDL B within eleven months of hire date.