Heavy Equipment Automotive Technician I-III (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
Full Time
Chesapeake, VA 23322
$44,069 - $57,920 a year
Posted
Job description
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Heavy Equipment Automotive Technician I-III (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
5
Department
GARAGE/FLEET
Division
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Requisition Number
2023203P
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday 1:00pm to 10:00pm.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs. This is an Alpha position and employees may be required to work in the event of City-wide emergencies such as storms, natural disasters and snow events.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs. This is an Alpha position and employees may be required to work in the event of City-wide emergencies such as storms, natural disasters and snow events.
Work Site Location
Central Fleet Garage
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
Technician I: $44,069 – $57,920
Technician II: $48,639 – 63,231
Technician III: (Working Supervisor) $53,683 – $69,788
Technician II: $48,639 – 63,231
Technician III: (Working Supervisor) $53,683 – $69,788
Job Description
Are you seeking a career in a great team environment, with competitive salary, great benefits, flexible work hours, paid holidays, brand new state of the art conditioned air facility with an employer who empowers their employees and understands work/life balance? Look no further!
Chesapeake Central Fleet is seeking highly motivated and experienced heavy equipment and Diesel technicians (mechanics) to join our award-winning team. The successful heavy equipment mechanic candidates will perform repairs, routine required maintenance and required inspections to the City’s fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Garbage trucks and other motorized vehicles and equipment.
If you have the passion, enthusiasm, and skills we’re looking for, apply NOW and join the City that CARES! (Courteous, Attentive, Responsive, Empowered, Stewardship).
Duties include but are not limited to:
Chesapeake Central Fleet is seeking highly motivated and experienced heavy equipment and Diesel technicians (mechanics) to join our award-winning team. The successful heavy equipment mechanic candidates will perform repairs, routine required maintenance and required inspections to the City’s fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Garbage trucks and other motorized vehicles and equipment.
If you have the passion, enthusiasm, and skills we’re looking for, apply NOW and join the City that CARES! (Courteous, Attentive, Responsive, Empowered, Stewardship).
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Inspects, diagnoses and repairs diesel powered trucks and construction equipment. Inspects, diagnoses and repairs CNG fuel systems on garbage trucks.
- Performs preventive maintenance on heavy trucks and construction equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance such as building up, repairing and changing tires.
- Performs major repairs such as engine overhaul, transmission repair, and service and repair of hydraulic systems and complex sub-assemblies of heavy trucks and equipment. May perform vehicle modifications such as installing or removing special equipment, or other modifications.
- Performs Virginia safety inspections.
- Performs post-accident and annual CNG safety inspections.
- Performs shop or area maintenance such as general clean up around both the interior and exterior of the shop and property.
- Prepares documentation such as work order notes, repairs completed, parts used, repair cost, and other information.
- Provides advice, training and assistance to vehicle or equipment operators as necessary.
- The selected Automotive Technician (Mechanic) candidate will performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our
Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL
/
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENT
: For Automotive Technician I, 10th grade in high school is required. Automotive Technician II and III require a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to the satisfactory completion of one year of college education in automotive mechanics, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of:
Automotive Technician I: One year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Automotive Technician II: Two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Automotive Technician III : Three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL and ASE Certification within the probationary period. Virginia State Inspector License within probationary period.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of:
Automotive Technician I: One year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Automotive Technician II: Two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Automotive Technician III : Three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL and ASE Certification within the probationary period. Virginia State Inspector License within probationary period.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Cummins Insite, Ford IDS, Allison and Bendix diagnostic software
- Experience with Hydraulic Systems
- Experience with Trash Truck bodies
- Experience with Compressed Natural Gas and other alternative fuels a plus
- Master ASE certification a big plus
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
05/10/2023
Job Close Date
Open Continuous
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Depending on qualifications and experience, you may be selected for Automotive Technician I, II, or III. Automotive Technician III is a working supervisor position.
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Sitting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Walking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Lifting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Crouching
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Crawling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Bending
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Twisting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Climbing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Balancing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Forklifts, overhead hoist systems, tire machines and balancers, hydraulic presses, torque multipliers, impact guns and air hammers, wheel and hub installers / jacks.
Protective Equipment Required
Hearing and Eye protection (Provided)
Tyvek suits (Occasionally, provided)
Steel Toe shoes (Provided)
Tyvek suits (Occasionally, provided)
Steel Toe shoes (Provided)
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Chemical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Electrical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Fire Hazards
S = Seasonally
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
D = Daily
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
D = Daily
Wetness/Humidity
D = Daily
Darkness or Poor Lighting
D = Daily
Primary Work Location
Shop
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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