What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic I position at City of Petersburg, VA?
Salary : $33,494.00 - $55,166.00 Annually
Location : Petersburg VA 23803, VA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 00908
Department : Transit
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
Performs major and minor repair and replacement work on buses. Work is performed under the supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent and Senior Mechanic.
Essential Functions
- Perform major and minor repair and replacement work;
- Perform selected repairs and replacement of diesel driven equipment;
- Repair and overhaul brakes, ignition and fuel systems, etc.;
- Repair, overhaul and main special equipment;
- Disassemble, repair and reassemble air compressor, pumps, and related equipment;
- Perform diversified electrical work on diesel equipment, such as installing batteries terminals, repair and adjusting lights, installing generators and starters;
- Service air conditioning systems for heavy diesel equipment;
- Maintain housekeeping standards set forth by Maintenance Superintendent;
- Promote safety in the work place; and
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Preferred Qualifications -
Must have one (1) year of experience in repairing automotive, heavy diesel or light power-driven equipment.
Additional Requirements
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following : Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4 / 28 / 52 - 7 / 1 / 55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2 / 1 / 55 and 10 / 14 / 76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8 / 2 / 90 - 1 / 2 / 92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9 / 11 / 2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
Do you possess a valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?
What is your highest level of education?
Do you have working knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applications?
Were you referred by US Army PaYS or Virginia Values Veterans V3? If so, please specify which program.
Have you previously worked for the City of Petersburg? If so, what department?
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Salary : $33,494 - $55,166
