Automotive/Equipment Technician I

Position Summary

The City of Manassas is accepting applications for the position of Automotive/Equipment Technician I! This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone with a passion for working with their hands and supporting essential city fleet operations (police and public works vehicles, busses, etc.)! We are seeking an individual with automotive mechanical experience and strong technical skills. The City of Manassas Fleet Shop is a great place to grow and contribute to a dynamic team in a very stable environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, this could be the perfect fit for you!

The Automotive/Equipment Technician I is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of City vehicles, light and heavy equipment, and/or small engines, ensuring minimal vehicle/equipment downtime.

Essential Job Functions

• Diagnoses and performs mechanical repair work on vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment .
• Overhauls all major components such as engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, air conditioning units, and differentials.
• Repairs and rebuilds carburetors, front ends, alternators, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties at regularly scheduled intervals, including changing oil, lubricating, replacing hoses and belts, replacing brakes, checking lights, tuning engines, and changing or rotating tires on vehicles.
• Conducts road tests after repair work is completed to ensure vehicles are mechanically safe and function properly.
• Maintains inventory of shop parts and supplies, including ordering regularly used parts and supplies, researching and ordering parts/tools for specific vehicle repair and maintenance needs, and verifying the accuracy of received orders.
• Performs state inspections and government-required bus/vehicle inspections.
• Performs bodywork and painting as needed.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as buses, medium and heavy-duty trucks, salt spreaders, boats, and computers.
• Fabricates, welds, and uses a variety of hand and power tools, lifts, diagnostic equipment, such as air tools, hand tools, welder, torch set, plasma cutter, lift, standard office tools, and others as needed to complete essential functions.
• Utilizes a variety of supplies such as oil, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and general office supplies.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Detroit Diagnostic, Allison DOC, Cummins Insite, Faster Fleet Maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, email, or other software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required
Vocational training or a technical degree in Automotive/Equipment Technology
One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and heavy equipment

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered for this position.

Certified Safety Inspector License; Certified Emissions Inspector License and ASE Certification are preferred. Experience working on school buses is also preferred.

Special Requirements

Driver's license is required. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license within five months of hire. Must furnish own tools.

The current schedule for this position is Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.

A post-offer, pre-employment physical, drug test, background and DMV check will be conducted on the selected incumbent.

The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at: https://www.manassasva.gov/human_resources/benefits.php