What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic Technician III position at City of Virginia Beach?
Public Works Automotive Services is hiring a Mechanic Technician II to perform maintenance and repairs of heavy duty vehicles and machinery.
The Mechanic Technician duties include:
- Preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes, lubrication, battery checks, safety checks and transmission and differential service.
- Perform repairs such as, but not limited to, replacing lights, belts, hoses, tires, brakes, water pumps, starters, alternators, radiators, air compressors, air tanks, hydraulic hoses and lines, hydraulic cylinders and pumps and brake air compressors.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and electric over hydraulic controls.
- Repair diesel engines.
- Hydraulic system repairs.
- Perform repairs of S-cam brake systems.
- Perform various repairs and maintenance to the engine, transmission, differential and heating/air conditioning system.
- Perform other heavy-duty vehicle/equipment related maintenance/repairs.
- Utilize computerized fleet maintenance and work order programs.
- The ability to perform Virginia state inspections is preferred but not required.
- May be required to operate a forklift.
This position is designated ALPHA I and the chosen individual will be required to work in emergency events and inclement weather.
CDL Hiring Bonus: Some positions may require a Commercial Driver's License. Newly hired employees with a valid Class A or B CDL are eligible for a $2000 OR $4000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment:
- $500 OR $1,000 with first paycheck
- $500 OR $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim evaluation (with “meets expectation” performance rating).
- $1000 OR $2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with “meets expectation” performance rating)The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The city will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
*Please Note: This position requires the incumbent obtain a valid 609 Refrigerant Recovery Certification within the first year of employment (the probationary period).**
When completing the application, please state any experience or specialty knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, JCB or Sany. Also include any experience with Mack, Freightliner, Peterbilt, dump trucks (construction), payloaders and compactors (refuse),Cummings Engines and Alison Transmissions.
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed ongoing.
Salary : $500
