Fleet Technician III

Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics

Class Code:

Title:

FLEET TECHNICIAN III

Grade: S-22

Definition:
Under general supervision, performs skilled master-level mechanical, electrical, and high voltage work on diesel, electric, and general automotive vehicles, and equipment; ensures all vehicle and equipment standards are maintained; provides support to other areas of the department as needed; maintains the automotive repair facility and provides technical and safety training; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics of the Class:
This is the advanced level for Fleet Technician series.

(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 job description.)

• 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 subsystems;
• 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;
• 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 on interview panels and makes recommendations for new hires;
• Conducts Virginia Safety Inspections;
• Conducts DEQ 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;

• Thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of a variety of heavy‑duty systems, assemblies, mechanisms, 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 Vehicle and Equipment Technicians performing repair and maintenance…