02725 - Equipment Repair Technician
Virginia Department of Transportation
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- Location
- Sandston, VA
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 7
- 13 days ago
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About the company
Virginia Department of Transportation
Government administration · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
What you'll do
- Diagnosis and Repair: Diagnose vehicle, equipment or asset failures using electronic testing equipment, service and equipment repair manuals and on-line resources. Recommend outsourcing for major repairs when needed.
- Emergency Operations: Prepare equipment for emergency operations. Make equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations to include on-the-road repairs.
- Information Processing and Paperwork: Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation. Generate, complete and close-out work orders in computer system. Perform time and leave entry. Prepare parts requests. Complete paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs.
- Perform Repair Work: Perform repairs and overhauls to all types of automobiles, equipment and tools to include engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components and air brakes.
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment or assets according to PM schedule and guidelines. Make repairs as needed when deficiencies are found or recommend outsourcing.
- Virginia State Inspections: Perform safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment.
- Welding Repair and Fabrication: Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.
- Ability to coach and instruct others in diagnostic and repair techniques and in the operation of equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
- Ability to operate various types of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
- Ability to read and comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges and testing devices.
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
- Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
- Knowledge of general shop procedures.
- Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
- Ability to obtain Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
- Ability to operate various types of light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to read, comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges and testing devices.
- Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair, maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
- Safety shoes required.
- Skill in the use of computers, hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Automative Repair, Maintenance or related field desired.
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
- Experience repairing and maintaining a variety of automotive and construction equipment.
- Experience using cutting and welding equipment.
- Virginia State Inspection License - Class A
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What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU! VDOT’s Richmond District, Sandston Equipment Shop Team is excited to announce they are seeking an Equipment Repair Tech I. This position is located in Sandston, Virginia. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days from the closing date.