City of Chesapeake
Automotive Heavy Equipment Technician I-II (Depending on Qualific...
City of Chesapeake - Chesapeake, Virginia, United States, 23328
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Automotive Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) I-II Day Shift (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
Do you want to join a team-oriented organization with great employees and one that offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, a robust retirement plan, flexible work hours, tool allowance, and 14 paid holidays a year? Look no further! The City of Chesapeake is an employer who values and empowers its employees and understands work-life balance.
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Automotive Heavy Equipment and Diesel Technicians (Mechanics) to join our award-winning team. This position is responsible for performing repairs, routine maintenance, and statutory inspections to the City's diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and construction equipment.
This position will be based at one of our two facilities: 956 Greenbrier Parkway and the brand-new, state-of-the-art facility located at 3316 S. Military Highway. 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, the following:
Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel-powered trucks and construction equipment. Inspect, diagnose and repair Compressed Natural Gas fuel systems on garbage trucks. Perform preventive maintenance on heavy trucks and construction equipment. Perform routine maintenance such as building up, repairing, and changing tires. Perform major repairs such as engine overhaul, transmission repair, 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. Perform Virginia safety inspections. Perform post-accident and annual CNG safety inspections. Perform shop or area maintenance such as general clean up around both the interior and exterior of the shop and property. Prepare documentation such as work order notes, repairs completed, parts used, repair cost, and other information. Provide advice, training and assistance to vehicle or equipment operators as necessary. Perform other related duties as assigned. $4,000 CDL Stipend. This stipend will begin 90 days after you obtain your Class-A Commercial Driver's License ( CDL -A) and will be paid out weekly. The City provides CDL training at no cost to employees. The required 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training are completed on the clock - so you get paid to train. Vehicles for DMV road testing are also provided.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our
Benefits Brochure,
for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#Mechanic, #Automotive #Heavytech #Technician
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Automotive Technician I : Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE . Automotive Technician II:
Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE . EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires: Automotive Technician I:
One year of related, full-time equivalent experience. Automotive Technician II:
Two 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 is a plus Experience with Fire and EMS Apparatus is a plus ASE certification is a big plus The candidate must be:
Technically proficient Reliable Have attention to detail Safety conscious Adaptable
Do you want to join a team-oriented organization with great employees and one that offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, a robust retirement plan, flexible work hours, tool allowance, and 14 paid holidays a year? Look no further! The City of Chesapeake is an employer who values and empowers its employees and understands work-life balance.
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Automotive Heavy Equipment and Diesel Technicians (Mechanics) to join our award-winning team. This position is responsible for performing repairs, routine maintenance, and statutory inspections to the City's diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and construction equipment.
This position will be based at one of our two facilities: 956 Greenbrier Parkway and the brand-new, state-of-the-art facility located at 3316 S. Military Highway. 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, the following:
Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel-powered trucks and construction equipment. Inspect, diagnose and repair Compressed Natural Gas fuel systems on garbage trucks. Perform preventive maintenance on heavy trucks and construction equipment. Perform routine maintenance such as building up, repairing, and changing tires. Perform major repairs such as engine overhaul, transmission repair, 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. Perform Virginia safety inspections. Perform post-accident and annual CNG safety inspections. Perform shop or area maintenance such as general clean up around both the interior and exterior of the shop and property. Prepare documentation such as work order notes, repairs completed, parts used, repair cost, and other information. Provide advice, training and assistance to vehicle or equipment operators as necessary. Perform other related duties as assigned. $4,000 CDL Stipend. This stipend will begin 90 days after you obtain your Class-A Commercial Driver's License ( CDL -A) and will be paid out weekly. The City provides CDL training at no cost to employees. The required 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training are completed on the clock - so you get paid to train. Vehicles for DMV road testing are also provided.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our
Benefits Brochure,
for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#Mechanic, #Automotive #Heavytech #Technician
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Automotive Technician I : Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE . Automotive Technician II:
Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE . EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires: Automotive Technician I:
One year of related, full-time equivalent experience. Automotive Technician II:
Two 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 is a plus Experience with Fire and EMS Apparatus is a plus ASE certification is a big plus The candidate must be:
Technically proficient Reliable Have attention to detail Safety conscious Adaptable