Automotive Technician

The Town is seeking an Automotive Technician to join our Fleet Department. This position performs skilled work in the mechanical repair, maintenance and service of all Town owned and operated automotive, light and heavy equipment. Repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance, fabrication and up-fits are performed with great accuracy and with an emphasis on timeliness and organizational priorities.

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and must possess, or have the ability to possess within 6-months, a Class A CDL with Tanker and Air Brakes endorsement. The minimum starting pay is $21.40/hourly without a CDL and $22.47/hourly with a CDL. All tools are provided by the Town.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

• 14 Observed Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System plus 457 account options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

• Monday through Friday
• 6:00am to 2:30pm
• Overtime as needed

All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes drug testing.

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

• Understand the operation of and be able to operate many different types of construction and specialty pieces of equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintenance to all Town automobiles, police vehicles, construction equipment, light and heavy trucks, gasoline and diesel engines, tractors, sweepers, forklifts, generators, graders, mowers, backhoes, solid waste trucks, and other automotive and mechanical equipment; ensures their best performance and safe operation.
• Diagnose and repair gas and diesel engines, front and rear suspension problems, computer and electrical problems, air condition systems, hydraulic systems, and drive train problems for both automatic and standard transmissions.
• Basic body work, sand, prime, and painting.
• Perform a wide variety of fabrication and metal repairs using oxygen and acetylene torches, MIG Weld, TIG Weld, plasma cutter, and Arc Welding.
• Up-fit new police and utility vehicles with all public safety equipment, including light bars, radios, decals, etc.
• Maintain shop area and equipment which may include cleaning, organizing, painting, sanding, scrubbing, and pressure washing.
• Roadside assistance for broken down vehicles and equipment; have them towed or operated back to the shop in a timely and safe manner.
• Assist in locating a variety of parts necessary to complete repairs.
• Assist in snow removal duties.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED plus a minimum of one year of education on the maintenance and repair of automotive, construction, and/or light and heavy equipment
• Experience:
  
  One year of related work experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Class A CDL with tanker and air brakes endorsement required at time of hire or within six months of employment
• Virginia Vehicle Inspection Certificate preferred

• Mechanical knowledge and operation of automotive/heavy duty equipment and of tools used in fleet repair operations
• Basic computer skills to order parts, research and diagnose repair procedures
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair engines, electrical systems, transmissions, and adjoining mechanical components
• Ability to perform body work repairs and painting on automotive/heavy duty equipment
• Ability to weld and fabricate aluminum and steel
• Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems
• Ability to work independently and prioritize time and assignments
• Ability to establish and…