Heavy Fleet Technician

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Under the supervision of Fleet Services, this position performs difficult and skilled mechanical work on a large variety of automotive equipment, school buses, county government vehicles, police cars, department of utilities vehicles, and fire & rescue vehicles. The ability to operate specialized tools is required.

• Performs basic mechanical work.
• Changes tires and responds to road service calls.
• Diagnoses and repairs injector systems (gas and diesel).
• Repairs or overhauls brake systems (air and hydraulic).
• Performs engine tune‑ups using standard testing equipment.
• Performs electrical repairs, including replacement of electrical components, starters, generators, and alternators.
• Inspects light heavy‑duty vehicles for compliance with Virginia State Inspection Standards.
• Performs custodial shop maintenance, pickup, and delivery duties as needed.
• Engages in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Responds promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintains a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintains a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serves as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Works in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co‑workers.
• Complies with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Considerable experience in repairing automotive, truck, and power‑driven equipment, including gas and diesel models.
• Possesses or is qualified to obtain a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days of employment.
• Possesses or is qualified to obtain a valid Virginia State Inspection License within 90 days of employment.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• ASE/EVT Certification preferred for Fire & Rescue Technicians.

Knowledge

• Methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in the diagnosis and repair of passenger cars, trucks, buses, and construction equipment.
• ABS and computer brake systems.
• Ignition systems (early model) and computer systems.
• Cooling systems, water pumps, radiators, heating systems, and fans.
• Electrical systems, computer relays, and switches.

Skills

• Use and operation of shop tools and machinery: drills, presses, grinders, micrometers, drum and rotor resurfacing machines, welding and cutting equipment, modern tire changer, computer wheel balance, computer analyzer, A/C service machine, R12 and R34 A/C recovery and recycling machines, antifreeze recycling machine, and other test equipment.

Abilities

• Keeps records of repairs and service, computes time, and records parts for the parts department.
• Follows oral and written directions, including knowledge of English grammar, usage, and spelling.
• Works cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
• Organizes and performs work independently.
• Works on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines.
• Shows sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

• The work environment can be inside or outside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are subject to extreme heat and/or cold, and frequent exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The job requires exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• Physical and mental abilities: standing, sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; repetitive hand, wrist, or finger motion; moving with force on the back or lower body; grasping objects; identifying colors; identifying objects in low light; communicating verbally and in writing; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Primary and Secondary Education