Hourly Equipment Repair Technician (No CDL)

Job no: 5021188
Position type: Wage (Hourly)
Location: Accomac, Virginia, Accomack, Virginia, Northampton, Virginia
Division/Equivalent: VA Dept of Transportation
School/Unit: VA Dept of Transportation
Department/Office: Accomac Equipment Shop
Categories: Trades and Operations

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Title: Hourly Equipment Repair Technician (No CDL)

State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Tech I

Hiring Range: $22.24 - $36.14

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Accomac Residency

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is an hourly position. Hourly employees may not work more than 29 hours per work week/per month on average over the course of a year and are limited to 1,500 hours within a 12-month period. No State benefits are provided.

This position is based at the Accomac Equipment Shop in Accomac, Virginia but may be required to work in other locations within the Hampton Roads District.

The Hampton Roads District is seeking an Equipment Repair Technician to Diagnose, repair, inspect and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment related to construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive equipment of all types and in varied locations.

The Core Responsibilities of the position include:
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.

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.

Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.

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 duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.

Required skills for job & position:
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges, and testing devices.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges, and testing devices.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Equipment Repair or related field desired.
• ASE certification desired.
• Experience repairing and maintaining a variety of automotive and construction equipment.
• Experience using cutting and welding equipment. ASE certifications preferred.
• Holding a Virginia State Inspection License, refrigerant recovery and recycling certification, and/or Class B CDL.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, and work history will be required prior to employment. Valid driver’s license required.

Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. Travel may be required.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: David Keesee

Phone: 757-956-3291

Email: David.Keesee@vdot.virginia.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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Application close: Eastern Standard Time

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