Fleet Technician I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/newprint/4818157) Apply  Fleet Technician I Salary $50,839.78 - $84,732.96 Annually Location LORTON (JN02), VA Job Type FT Salary W BN Job Number 25-00383 Department DPWES Solid Waste Management Opening Date 02/08/2025 Closing Date 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S18 Posting Type Open to General Public + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Announcement $2,500 Signing Bonus* Get your Career Rolling with Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Solid Waste Management Program. We are seeking a professional Fleet Technician I to support SWMP operations. This position provides skilled mechanical work in inspection, maintenance, and repair on refuse equipment and general automotive vehicles and equipment. Position will be assigned to work at the Newington Collections Facility; however, the incumbent will be required to travel to and from sites, offsite meetings, training and or conferences. Incumbent must possess their own personal tools. Incumbent will receive a $500 yearly tool allowance. The Fleet Technician I supports the Newington Collection facility as follows: + Perform journey level skilled work on refuse equipment including Rear Packer, Side Loader, Roll Off and Crane. + Perform general automotive vehicle and leaf vac equipment + Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance, major, minor mechanical repairs and diagnosis (routine) on all refuse, and industrial equipment + Perform facility maintenance + Test drive vehicles to aid in diagnosing repair problems + Perform road service calls to repair disabled vehicles * A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the full-time Fleet Technician I position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible. Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) + 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. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) + 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 relevant documents; + Ability to work cooperatively with others. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience) (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”) 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. Related automotive technical education or trade training above high school may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a set of hand tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: + Valid driver's license. + Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class "B". + DOT Medical Card. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, driving record check, and commercial driver's license screening to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Three to five years of commercial experience + MAC certified (up to 12 months to obtain certification) + Possession of ASE certifications + General knowledge of hydraulics PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to access tight spaces by crawling, reaching and stooping. Ability to drive light, medium and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 50 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, climb, bend, crouch, stoop, lift, reach, stretch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time. Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Manual strength and dexterity required to work on vehicles, and carry and handle tools, equipment and materials. Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents. Work requires performing tasks in an environment in which raw waste is present. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. BONUS ELIGIBILITY: Positions within this classification that require a CDL that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. Must have CDL at time of hire. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JT1