Automotive Mechanic

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

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This position does not offer relocation assistance.

The Fleet Maintenance Group is seeking an Automotive Mechanic for the W. Broad Street - Richmond, VA shop. This position can be placed in a Step 4,5,6,7,8,9, 10, or 11 level based on experience and assessment. The starting range based on the level / step is $24.09 - $30.63/hr, with pay going up to 47.96 after progressing through training. The essential job duties and responsibilities of this position will include the ability to diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance on the many different types of equipment in our fleet.

This includes both on- and off-road equipment with diesel and gasoline engines, automatic and manual transmissions. To complete some or all of this position’s essential job duties, the successful candidate will be required to utilize equipment with strict weight restrictions, including, but not limited to ladders, scaffolding, and ariel lifts and therefore may not exceed a weight of 290lbs.

• Working with our customers in the Construction, Operations, Substation, Transmission, and other departments to understand their needs and issues.
• Performing various Preventative Maintenance tasks, including oil and other fluid changes, tire changes, etc.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing light duty vehicles, diesel engines, hydraulic equipment, drive trains, air brakes, etc.
• Ensuring safety rules and regulations are observed in the garage or other worksite.
• Leveraging technology to analyze issues, track customer needs, time spent on maintenance / repair tasks, parts used during maintenance/repair activities, etc.
• Overtime will be required to support the needs of our customers due to peak or critical work periods providing additional earnings potential.
• Majority of work will be performed in a shop environment, although outdoor response is sometimes needed. Work associated with this position can be very physically demanding.

• HS diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license; must obtain a CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL prior to 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of 2-year experience as a professional Automotive Mechanic (A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.)
• General knowledge of gas combustion engines, diesel engines, air conditioning
• Must possesses basic hand tools or willing to purchase tools needed to perform the job.
• Pass drug screening and background checks and be eligible to obtain a state inspection license after an appropriate amount of time in training program.
• Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction of 290 pounds applies.

• Professional combustion engine mechanic or graduate of a recognized Automotive Mechanic Training school
• Experience in electrical systems diagnostics and repair
• Experience in Air Conditioning diagnostics, repair, and A/C certification
• Experience in Engine ignition diagnostics and repair
• Experience in hydraulics
• Heavy Truck certification
• State Inspection license
• Commercial Driver's license
• Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) graduates
• Military veterans
• Candidates with an associate degree in a related field or major

HS diploma or GED.

• Cold Up to 25%
• Dust / Grease / Oil 76-100%
• Energized Wires Up to 25%
• Fumes Up to 25%
• Heat 26-50%
• Loud Noise 26-50%
• Office Work Environment Up to 25%
• Operating Machinery Up to 25%
• Outdoors…