City Of Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach , VA 23452
Posted 1 week ago
Public Works Automotive Services is hiring a Mechanic Technician II or III to perform preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on waste collection vehicles and machinery.
This position will be filled as a Mechanic Technician II (G22., $47,565.90 - $73,727.15) or Mechanic Technician III (G25., $55,063.50 - $85,348.43) depending on qualifications.
The Mechanic Technician duties include:
Preventive 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, 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.
When completing the application, please state any experience or specialty knowledge of heavy-duty waste collection vehicles, such as Heil, New Way, LaBrie, Pac Mac, and Palfinger. Also include any experience with Mack, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Hino, Cummings Engines and Alison Transmissions.
This position is designated ALPHA I and the chosen individual will be required to work in emergency events and inclement weather.
Please Note: This position requires the incumbent obtain a valid 609 Refrigerant Recovery Certification within the first year of employment (the probationary period). The incumbent is also required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and Virginia State Inspectors License within the first year of employment (the probationary period).
CDL Hiring Bonus:
Newly hired employees with a valid Class A or B CDL will be eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment:
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/register
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
City Of Virginia Beach, VA