Transit Fleet Technician II at City of Fairfax

Description

This is highly skilled and mechanical repair work on transit buses, automotive, medium-heavy duty trucks and construction equipment. Performing maintenance, repairs, modifications on all variations of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
 
Work involves responsibility for the maintenance, mechanical repair, fabrication, new fleet additions preparation, and surplus decommission of a variety of automotive equipment including passenger, police, special operations vehicles and equipment, ambulances, fire trucks, emergency vehicles, aerial tower truck, aerial bucket trucks, refuse collection trucks, leaf trucks, snow equipment, sewer equipment, backhoes, front end loaders, trailers, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, automotive equipment, trucks, transit buses, tractors, and other gasoline and diesel-powered heavy-duty and specialized equipment. Assignments are received from the Fleet Operations Manager, in the form of electronic repair orders, employees work under general supervision using independent judgment to be align with OSHA requirements in diagnosis and repair. Work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion. After hours On-Call Rotation is required.

Examples Of Duties

Performs preventive maintenance along with diagnose and repairs on a variety of transit buses automotive equipment including police cars, firefighting apparatus, light to heavy trucks, hydraulic packers, front end loaders, backhoes, graders, street sweepers, rollers, construction, and other mechanical equipment, for worn parts and mechanical defects. 
 
Performs automotive repairs in a bay with a variety of variables such as in a dusty, dirty environment where exhaust fumes are often present and where temperatures may become very hot or very cold depending on the weather conditions. 
 
Assists in determining equipment specifications for new vehicles and equipment. 
  
Repairs and replace a variety of components such as: transmissions, gasoline and diesel engines, turbo chargers, coolant system components, DEF system, diesel aftertreatment, wheel chair lifts, bicycle racks, power take-offs, differentials, front and rear end assemblies; hydraulic pumps, lines, and connections, hydraulic cylinders, repairs and replaces air drum and disc brakes (weighing up to 160 lbs.), generators, universal joints, lighting systems, sirens, ignition, electrical, fuel systems, wheel bearings, exhaust system, driveline axles, tires, computer modules, multiplex system, HVAC a/c and heat system, interior components, safety systems- fire suppression and emergency exits, announcement systems, mobile communications systems, destination signs, standard suspension with air ride. Trash compacting system with cart tipper, backup camera and drive camera systems, GPS traffic preemption systems, Whelen core multiplex system, traffic advisors, snowplows, chemical spreaders, salt brine applicators, leaf impeller and bearings, leaf collection components, CCTV inspection equipment, sewer line flush trucks, etc.

Uses various computers and scan tools to diagnose equipment as well as DVOM’s and DSO with special leads and amp clamps.
 
Operates saws, drill presses, hydraulic presses, valve grinding machines, and other related automotive machinery. 
 
Performs seasonal inspection and repairs to leaf collection equipment.
 
Performs repairs on fuel site equipment.
 
Performs repairs on shop equipment and tools.
 
Use online cloud bas programs for diagnostic, repair manuals and internal fleet management software.
 
Maintains OSHA compliance in assigned bay.
 
Fabrication of shop tools and parts. 
 
Performs minor welding and some major welding tasks.
 
Operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools, micrometers, dial gauges, pressure gauges, power saws, drills, grinders, tire changing, plasma cutter, torches, welder, press, pullers, vacuum machine, etc.
 
Diagnose and repair computer aided systems such as: fuel injection, anti-skid brakes, emission and engine sensors, lighting, etc.
 
Attends safety training and other compliance related online and in person training. 
 
Verifies newly purchased light and heavy-duty vehicles to ensure they meet city specifications, installs decals and other equipment.
 
Conducts official state safety inspections of all licensed city vehicles. 
 
Makes emergency road repairs and service calls as necessary. 
 
Required to be on call to respond to vehicle or city emergencies on a weekly rotation. 
 
Will be required to work overtime with little or no notice as needed. 
 
Performs seasonal inspection and repairs to A/C systems on transit buses.
 
Will be required to travel for training. 
 
Keeps bay, toolbox, and workstation neat and clean, removing trash daily. 
 
The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or GED) supplemented by courses in automotive mechanics plus 3 years minimum experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of transit buses, light/medium/heavy and specialized vehicles, construction equipment, fire apparatus.  
 
Must meet skill base requirements for Technician II, otherwise will be hired as an underfill until the requirements have been met.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of automotive, construction, and maintenance vehicles and equipment and specialized equipment including gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and air systems. 
 
Must furnish complete set of own hand tools.
 
Ability to perform 80% of work without technical assistance.
 
Performs minor welding and fabrication.
 
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.  
 
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot defects and make appropriate repairs in transit buses, fleet vehicles and equipment.
 
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, including administrative regulations, and standard operating procedures.  
 
Ability to interpret and work from electronic and cloud base service manuals, specifications, and diagrams using hardback copies when applicable.  
 
Ability to maintain necessary repair records, work effectively on a computer using fleet management software database for work orders, labor entry, note taking and other various applications. 
 
Skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in fleet repair work.
             
Ability to test drive vehicles and equipment.
 
Ability to work cooperatively with others and be a team player.
 
Ability to communicate effectively with all internal team members, and external stakeholders.
 
Ability to adapt to new technologies and programs.
 
Ability to be a proactive self-starter.
 
Special Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. 
 
Must be able to pass DMV requirements to acquire a class A commercial driver's license with N, P, and air brakes endorsements (within 6 months of employment) and have a good driving record. 
 
Must obtain the following certifications within 15 months of employment:
 

1. Virginia Safety vehicle inspector.
2. ASE certification in air conditioning 609.
3. (5) ASE transit certifications assigned by the fleet superintendent.
4. ASE Level One High-Voltage Electrical Safety Standards certification.
5. ASE Level Two High-Voltage Vehicle Technician certification

Supplemental Information

Monday through Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (subject to change) to 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
 
Selected candidates with an active CDL will receive a $2,000 bonus upon hire. (Paid per pay period, 26 pay periods per year).
 
Selected candidates with an active CDL learner’s permit will receive a $1,000 bonus upon hire. (Paid per pay period, 26 pay periods per year).
 
Selected candidates without a CDL will be hired as an Underfill, CDL Training classes provided and paid for by the City.
 
Non-competitive promotion potential to Fleet Tech II and Fleet Tech III upon completion of requirements under skill-based pay system.
 
Fleet Tech I - Full Range $53,361 - $85,227
Fleet Tech II - Full Range $58,830 - $93,966
Fleet Tech III - Full Range $61,772 - $98,660