#7400- Equipment and Fleet Maintenance Technician (Mechanic)

The County of Fluvanna is recruiting a full-time Equipment and Fleet Maintenance Technician (Mechanic). 

Performs difficult technical work diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing County vehicles and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regular, reliable attendance necessary.
• Operates a County vehicle in the performance of the job duties.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs County fleet vehicles as well as a variety of small engine, light power-driven, and hand-operated power equipment, including, but not limited to, small gas-powered engines, tractors, mowers and trailers, generators, lawn edgers, snow blowers, pressure washers, and chainsaws
  • Performs preventive maintenance to include lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, and testing of equipment
  • Identifies and reports significant repair and maintenance problems through regular inspections
• Transports vehicles to administer the State Vehicle Inspection program for the County
• Reviews and evaluates work performed by contracted fleet technicians.
• May make service calls and repair vehicles/equipment in the field.
• Orders and maintains inventory of parts and tools
• Cleans and cares for tools, equipment, and shop facilities
• Attends Safety Training as required
• Assist Public Works with snow and ice removal as required
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in the mechanical trade
• Ability to use and maintain hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and machine tools used in light equipment repair and maintenance
• Ability to interpret and apply information from technical manuals, service manuals, schematic diagrams, and other reference materials
• Knowledge of basic computer competency, including email, web browser, and word processing
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers

ACCEPTABLE, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium,m and heavy equipment and/or vehicles

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is physical work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.  The worker is required to wear personal protective equipment necessary to prevent injury.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

The position will remain open until filled.

To Apply: submit a County application or resume to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.

EOE/AA

Fluvanna County is a V3 "Virginia Values Veterans" Certified Employer