Fleet Technician

Job Announcement

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus*

Performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment, under limited supervision. Analyzes and diagnoses gas and fuel operated vehicles for maintenance defects. Performs Virginia state and emission inspections of vehicles and equipment. Performs road tests on new and repaired vehicles. Operates specialized equipment common to the automotive repair industry and machine shops. Performs related work as required.

Schedule: Day Shifts - 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., or 11:00 a.m.

- 7:30 p.m.;
Evening Shift - 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Locations: Alban, Jermantown, Newington or West Ox depending on the needs of the Department of Vehicle Services (DVS).

Note: Multiple full-time Fleet Technician I positions may be filled from this announcement. This is an entry-level position, and the salary offer will not exceed the mid-point ($69,142.11) of the advertised salary range. Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.

Position may be underfilled as a Fleet Technician Aide (S15); the Underfill Requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

* A $2,500 sign‑on bonus is available to new county employees hired in the full‑time Fleet Technician I position. Applicants must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of application submission to be eligible. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Department of Vehicle Services, watch our video “This is The Department of Vehicle Services”.

• Repairs, services, inspects, and diagnoses 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 for automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, off‑road equipment, pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment;
• Performs basic general preventative maintenance care to vehicles and equipment including changing oil filters, lubricating chassis, replacing belts, hoses, tires, and other parts for diesel, internal combustion, and hybrid engines;
• Performs basic general preventative maintenance on electric engine vehicles to include software updates, brakes, and tires;
• Follows checklists to ensure all critical parts are examined;
• Reads and interprets diagnostic test results to identify mechanical problems;
• Performs emergency road and tire repairs in all weather conditions;
• Maintains records of inspections, test results, work performed, and parts used in the automated vehicle maintenance system;
• Attends fleet specific and safety training;
• 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, sweeps areas, and collecting and empties trash as needed;
• Follows all environmental regulations, and disposing of chemicals, trash, etc. in designated areas;
• Recycles when required.

• Knowledge of methods and tools commonly used by journey level service technicians in the repair and maintenance of automotive and industrial equipment;
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;
• Mechanical skills to be familiar with engine components and systems and know how they interact with each other;
• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose mechanical problems and make appropriate repairs to a wide variety of automotive and industrial equipment;
• Basic keyboarding skills;
• Ability to use tools and test equipment pertinent to the trade;
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity, such as lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, and crawling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to test‑drive vehicles and equipment;
• Ability to read and comprehend…