Vehicle & Equipment Technician II or III

Vehicle & Equipment Technician II or III

This position may be filled as either a Vehicle & Equipment Technician II or III, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications. Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity:

Vehicle & Equipment Technician II preferred hiring range: $25.57 - $30.15 an hour ($53,167.00 - $62,693.00 Annually). Vehicle & Equipment Technician III preferred hiring range: $27.35 - $35.03 an hour ($56,888.00 - $72,862.40 Annually).

The Vehicle & Equipment Technician II performs difficult technical work in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of diesel-powered heavy construction equipment, automotive equipment, school buses, City vehicles, and other related equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision. Reports to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following leave and retirement benefits:

• Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
• Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
• 13 Paid Observed City Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
• Choice of retirement plan:
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the "Benefits" tab within this posting or visit the City's Employee Benefits webpage.

Note:

This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis, and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, overhauls, and services heavy diesel-powered heavy construction equipment, automotive equipment, school buses, City vehicles and related equipment.
• Removes, breaks down, and rebuilds components and assemblies, such as engines, multi-speed transmissions, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems, and power trains.
• Operates shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools, and devices.
• Operates a City vehicle in the performance of the job duties, including test driving vehicles.
• Performs repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, cleaning and lubricating parts and rotating tires.
• Inspects…