Location: all cities,VA, USA
Title: Mechanic
State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Tech I
Hiring Range: $46,262-$75,175
Pay Band: NV 3
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Loudoun Residency
Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Our Northern Virginia District office is seeking a Mechanic for our Leesburg, Equipment Repair shop. This position will perform a wide variety of general maintenance and repair functions on VDOT's overall fleetIn this role one will promote and practice safe work habits while performing basic repairs and services on light, heavy duty, and diesel trucks; road construction and maintenance equipment; hydraulic systems; and electrical components.Specific Responsibilities will include:Diagnose and Repair – Diagnose, repair and complete basic tasks on a variety of equipment types such as tires, brakes, lighting, pumps and valves. Use basic scan tools to read and clear check engine light codes.Preventative Maintenance - Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to the preventative maintenance schedule and guidelines. Maintain Documents and Records - Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation. Generate documents and work orders in computer system. Perform time and leave entry in appropriate systems.Perform Manual Labor – Perform manual labor to complete assigned tasks. Complete assigned tasks and projects as instructed.
Minimum Qualifications
Skill in performing light vehicle services and repairs.Knowledge of general shop procedures.Ability to perform manual labor. Skill in the use of computers for research, navigation and communication.Ability to read, understand, and apply information from service and equipment manuals.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.Ability to record and maintain data in computer systems.Safety shoes required. Valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations
Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education. Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience with performing light vehicle services and repairs.Ability to obtain a VSP State Inspectors license within 2 years of employment.Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers license.Knowledge of general welding practices.Knowledge of laptop and/or hand-held diagnostic programs .
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.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.RMS/PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants at: We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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.The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants : All drivers hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date. You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification. Effective February 7, 2022, new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entry-level drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test in order to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade their CDL to a Class A from a Class B, or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA- approved Entry-Level Driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement. The course is comprised of 160 hours, on average, of training. VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment in and payment for the course upon your acceptance of an ELD Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement.
Contact Information
Name: Danielle Raynetr
Phone: 703-###-####
Email: ...@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-###-####.
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.