Virginia Department of Transportation · 2 days ago
22093 - Equip Repair Tech
Fredericksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVirginia Department of Transportation is seeking an Equip Repair Tech to diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment related to construction and highway maintenance. The role involves performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment is ready for emergency operations.
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Responsibilities
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
Prepare equipment for emergency operations. Make equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations to include on-the-road repairs
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 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
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
Perform safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment
Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts
Qualification
Required
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 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 perform heavy manual labor
Ability to read, comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges and testing devices
Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations
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
Preferred
A combination of training, experience, or education in Automotive 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
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1.9MKey Investors
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2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
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Laura Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Cooper
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