Fleet Technician

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus*

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.

• 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 sub systems 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 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.

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.

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

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.

Completion of the tenth grade with coursework in vehicle repair and maintenance. Possession of a set of basic hand tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, and sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment. Applicants hired at the Fleet Technician Aide will be non-competitively promoted to the Fleet Technician I level upon successful completion of an underfill agreement.

Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Fleet Technician I within one year of the job announcement's closing date of 01/23/2026.

• Valid driver's license.
• Valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with air brakes, P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements is required within 30 days of an offer. Applicants hired with a CDL must obtain a CDL Class B with air brakes, P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements within eleven months of hire date. May be required to provide copies of driving record periodically for verification of driving status.
  
  Fairfax County requires CDL holders to obtain and keep current a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Card.

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
Completion of the tenth grade plus two years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment.…