Fleet Technician III

* $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Under limited supervision, studies, diagnoses and resolves unusual problems encountered in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment. Instructs and mentors technicians in the inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment; serves as the senior technician at the assigned facility and performs related work as required.

Notes:

• This position is considered "essential personnel" and therefore will be required to report to work regardless of the emergency situation (weather, transportation, or other emergency/disaster).
• Location: This position is located at the Jermantown Maintenance Facility, Evening Medium Equipment/Bus Section.
• Schedule: The work schedule for this position will be 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Based on the needs of the agency, the incumbent may be relocated to a different facility and/or work schedule (minimum 30-day advanced notice).
• This announcement may be used to fill future full-time Fleet Technician III positions at other Department of Fleet Management (DFM) locations - Alban, Jermantown, Newington or West Ox - depending on the needs of the hiring department.

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* A $2,500 sign-on 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 III position. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.(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.)

• Diagnoses, 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;
• Performs general preventative maintenance care for 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;
• Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for fleet technicians;
• Reviews and interprets documents such as safety regulations and policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals;
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all essential fleet-related vendors and internal customers to ensure efficient and effective support;
• Participates in interview panels and makes recommendations for new hires;
• Conducts Virginia Safety Inspections;
• Conducts DEO vehicle emissions inspections and repairs;
• Inspects and prepares new vehicles including the installation of specialized parts and equipment and reports all vehicle discrepancies to the Fleet Service Administrator;
• Analyzes and develops fleet quality control strategies and management programs to establish continuous fleet management improvement opportunities;
• Maintains awareness of new trends and technologies in the field of automotive repair;
• Cleans vehicles and equipment, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old/unused parts, sweeping areas, and collecting and emptying trash as needed;
• Inspects, repairs, or installs equipment, lifts, tools, and completes minor facilities maintenance;
• Follows all environmental regulations, and disposes of chemicals, trash, etc. in designated areas;
• Recycles when required.

(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.)

• Thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of a variety of heavy-duty systems, assemblies, mechanism, and parts;
• Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods used in the mechanical repair of a wide variety of automotive, construction and industrial equipment;
• Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the condition of vehicles and equipment repaired and maintained, environmental laws governing refrigerant use, and occupational safety regulations regarding safe practices in the workplace;
• Skill in performing difficult mechanical repairs;
• Skill in using and instructing others in using hand and power tools and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• 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 conduct hands-on training to a team of Fleet Technicians performing repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with co-workers as well as the public;
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to read and comprehend relevant documents.

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, five 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, sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Must have completed and continue to maintain a Master Technician certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B (VA) (As defined).
• Valid Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) or CDL – Class B with air brakes, P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements are required within 30 days of an offer. Applicants hired with a CLP must obtain a CDL Class B with air brakes, P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements within eleven months of hire date.  May be required to provide copies of driving record periodically for verification of driving status. Fairfax County requires CDL holders to obtain and keep current a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card. 
• Safety State Inspection Certificate (VA) and/or a Virginia Emission Inspections Certificate (Required within 12 months).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, commercial driver's license screening, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)   

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Flex schedule may be available. On-call rotation schedule, and overtime required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASE A Series Master Certification, Automobile & Light Truck.
• Team leadership skills and experience.
• Experience working with vendors.
• Experience working on various types and sizes of vehicles and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to: lift 50 lbs. on an average of once daily; stoop, bend, twist, and reach many times daily; use ladders extensively; use creeper (or get on hands and knees) several times daily. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.