Mechanic - Fleet Technician

Performs maintenance, repairs and inspections to Town vehicles and equipment or related work under the general supervision of the Fleet Operations Supervisor.

Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs preventive maintenance, problem diagnosis and repairs to automotive and light trucks, medium and heavy duty trucks as well as various types of construction/excavating equipment, tractors and mowing equipment.
• Performs diagnosis and repairs to gas/diesel engines, fuel systems, automatic/standard transmissions, front and rear axle assemblies, suspension systems, braking systems including air brakes, electrical systems, HVAC systems and hydraulic systems.
• Performs tire installations and repairs.
• Operates various types of garage equipment, specialized tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Complete Virginia state inspections.
• Opens job orders to record labor and parts used during maintenance/repairs.
• Assists in keeping the garage area neat and clean.
• Responds to road calls including afterhours call outs.
• Overtime work will be required as needed.

• General knowledge of garage equipment and tools used in the repair, servicing and maintenance of vehicles/equipment
• Ability to follow wiring diagrams, diagnostics and specifications
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn welding and torch use
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, associates, and vendors

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED certification is required
• Moderate experience as an automotive/fleet/equipment mechanic/technician, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• ASE certifications preferred

Special Requirements

• Qualified applicants will have a valid Virginia rivers license with an excellent driving record.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain the following within one year:
  • Commonwealth of Virginia State Inspector License
  • Virginia Commercial Drivers License ( Class A or B)
  • Air Conditioning Certification

Additional Requirements:
Selected candidate must have a complete set of tools for use on the job. The Town of Blacksburg provides a $700.00 annual tool allowance.
This work requires:

• Regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force
• Work regularly requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and lifting and occasionally requires walking and climbing or balancing
• Work has standard vision requirements
• 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound
• Work requires using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities
• Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration, frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather)