Vehicle and Equipment Technician III
Vehicle and Equipment Technician III
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$ 57200 - 62400
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Job Description
General Summary
TheVehicle and Equipment Technician III performs highly skilled advanced and complex technical work in the inspection maintenance and repair of dieselpowered heavy construction equipment automotive equipment City vehicles school buses (public works) and/or other related equipment. Serves as a senior technician mentoring lowerlevel technicians and providing instruction/advice. The work is performed under general supervision and reports to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.
The preferred hiring range for this position is between $27.50 $30.00 Hourly $57200.00 $62400.00 Annually).As of March 28 2024 this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the Citys Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22128. Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement which will take effect on July 1 2025.
Starting offer is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. This is a fulltime nonexempt position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City please click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
- Performs difficult diagnoses complex adjustments and advanced repairs overhauls and services on heavy dieselpowered construction equipment automotive equipment City vehicles school buses (public works) and/or related machinery.
- Removes breaks down and rebuilds components and assemblies such as engines multispeed transmissions electrical systems air conditioning systems hydraulic systems and power trains.
- Performs repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance including changing oil checking fluid levels cleaning and lubricating parts and rotating tires.
- Operates shop equipment machinery precision instruments specialized tools and devices.
- Operates a City vehicle in the performance of the job duties including test driving vehicles.
- Inspects vehicles for compliance with safety and emission control standards.
- Reads and interprets diagnostic test results to identify mechanical problems.
- Reviews appropriate checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
- Identifies parts and develops procedures for corrective procedures.
- Meets with manufacturer and service representatives to discuss technical vehicle and equipment problems and ensures vehicles and systems are in accordance with contract specifications.
- Collaborates and/or recommends maintenance or repair processes and procedures for vehicles and equipment.
- Recommends when a major component or assembly is to be repaired rebuilt or discarded.
- Reads and interprets technical manuals and service/recall bulletins investigates and prepares service bulletins for fleet defect reports and may conduct associated training.
- Inspects and monitors work areas examines tools and shop equipment and may assist in safety training to prevent detect and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Maintains and follows appropriate procedures for recording data and notes within the departments work order system regarding inspections test results work performed and parts used.
- Provides technical advice and assistance on difficult and complex work.
- May mentor assist and provide technical instruction to other technicians in diagnosing tool use and repair work.
- Follows safety instructions and attends appropriate safety training.
- Maintains the cleanliness and order of garage shop space tire bay and fuel stations.
- Inspects and maintains fuel stations including performing repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.
- Responds to road calls and emergency road repairs/tire repairs.
- May serve as lead in supervisors absence.
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment tools and other resources including work time.
- Regular andreliableattendance.
- Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies to include inclement weather and or special events or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
- Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
Education Experience and Skills
Education and Experience:Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outline for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
- Technical or trade school in automotive maintenanceandthree 3 years of work experience in complex problem diagnosis repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light medium heavy and automotive/specialized equipment.
OR- High school diploma or GEDandfive 5 years of work experience in complex problem diagnosis repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light medium heavy and automotive/specialized equipment.
OR- Seven 7 years of work experience in complex problem diagnosis repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light medium heavy and automotive/specialized equipment.
OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:- Required to successfully pass a preemployment background check preemployment drug screen (Virginia Department of Transportation) preemployment physical and a preemployment DMV driving record review.
- Must possess a valid drivers license and class B commercial drivers license (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or obtain one within six 6 months of employment start date and maintain and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
- Must be able to obtain a Virginia State Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection License from the MVIP (Motor Vehicle Inspection Program) within 6 months of hire.
- Must be able to obtain ASE Master Certification in either MediumHeavy Truck or School Bus within 12 months of hire.
- Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
- Required to provide basic tools to perform the job duties as determined by the department.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Job Knowledge- Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations governing the condition of vehicles and equipment environmental laws governing refrigerant use.
- Advanced knowledge of the occupational hazards safety requirements methods tools and equipment including electronic diagnostic equipment used in the diagnoses and repair of complex mechanical issues of dieselpowered heavy construction equipment automotive equipment City vehicles school buses (public works) and other related equipment.
- Advanced knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery such as drills presses welding torches and cutting tools grinders brake lathe and so forth in the repair and maintenance of medium/heavy truck diesel and industrial equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of the use and operations of related software programs specific to the duties of the position.
- Intermediate: read and understand written materials such as technical instructions and documents newspapers technical journals multistep instruction manuals and reference materials.
- Basic: write simple letters paragraphs and sentences containing subject verb and object and/or series of numbers names and addresses for the purpose of documentation and recordkeeping related to routine and preventative maintenance.
- Intermediate: Ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas practical application of fractions percentages ratios/proportions and measurements related to the preparation of repair estimates calibrating complex vehicle systems and other related tasks.
- Intermediate: provides and receives complex information. May include interactions that involve stressful negative situations requiring high levels of tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City staff leaders and the public.
- Requires Limited Direction: Normally completes work according to their own judgement requesting supervisory assistance occasionally. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance is reviewed periodically.
- Skilled: Comprehensive practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgement and decisionmaking abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Examples include using and instructing others in using hand and power tools and equipment associated with the diagnosis adjustment repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Utilizes related software programs to complete job responsibilities.
- No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.
- No responsibility for the supervision of others. Performs essentially the same work as those directed. May include guiding quality control assist in the training and instructing of others.
- Time pressures.
- Performs tedious or exacting work.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Establishes rapport with coworkers and others.
- Takes responsibility for finding answers to questions and responding appropriately.
- Works closely with others as part of a team.
- Performs multiple tasks simultaneously.
- May perform work with interruptions and requests for service.
- May require additional hours outside of normal schedule which may include weeknights weekends holidays and/or weatherrelated emergency oncall time periods.
- May require a nontraditional work schedule.
- May require dealing with angry frustrated and/or upset individuals.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical Demands:
- Very Heavy Work: Exerts more than up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Work requires climbing (ascending/descending steps) lifting balancing bending stooping crawling crouching standing walking reaching pushing/pulling twisting and grasping. Requires adequate vision hearing and talking.
- Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in situations involving position duties.
- Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Work also typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone and related industryspecific software.
- Specialized equipment used for shoring lifting of vehicles computer diagnosis equipment welding cutting torches hand tools and other tools of the trade.
- Computer equipment for entering data on parts repairs and vehicle records.
- Work may require the use of plans and drawings and the use of blueprints/design plans.
- Responsible for the vehicle(s)/equipment assigned.
- The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
- Work is typically performed inside in a shop/garage environment.
- Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions loud noise vibration atmospheric conditions and roadway safety hazards.
- The position works:
- Near moving mechanical parts.
- In and around fumes gases/gas leaks and/or airborne particles.
- In and around toxic chemicals and/or bloodborne pathogens.
- In areas where there is vibration and/or electrical currents.
- High and/or precarious places.
- In and around traffic/roadways.
- In confined spaces.
- In extreme temperatures and/or inadequate lighting.
- With acidic or harsh substances.
- With allergens and fuels.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
