Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking Automotive Mechanics to join our team! The Auto Equipment Bureau provides maintenance and repair services to all County and Schools fleet vehicles, including heavy fire apparatus, buses, dump trucks, utility trucks, passenger vehicles, snow-related equipment, and other heavy and light equipment. The selected candidates will perform skilled mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair and maintenance on a variety of vehicle types, reporting to the Trades Manager/Leader I.
Specific duties include:
- Performing diagnosis, corrective repair, and preventive maintenance on diesel, gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles and equipment, including light, heavy, construction, and/or emergency vehicles;
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions in automotive mechanical, hydraulic, air brake, air conditioning, and electrical systems using computerized diagnostic scanning tools, test equipment, and visual inspection;
- Performing Virginia State Safety and Emissions Inspections; applying special features to vehicles such as snowplows; and preparing vehicles for snow removal operations;
- Completing road tests, roadside repairs, and vehicle transport to/from vendors or manufacturers as directed by supervisor;
- Cleaning and maintaining tools, shop, equipment, and work area; completing work order and state inspection documentation;
- (Auto Mechanic II) Performing highly complex corrective repairs and modifications; determining scope and sequence of repairs; providing repair feasibility recommendations on transmissions and related components;
- (Auto Mechanic II) Training, mentoring, and monitoring the work of Auto Mechanic I's; acting as Trades Manager/Leader I in their absence and assigning work orders accordingly; and
- Performing other job-related duties as required or as directed by supervisor.
The ideal candidates will have experience performing diagnostic testing and corrective repairs on a diverse fleet including heavy equipment, fire apparatus, buses, and/or light vehicles in a municipal, government, or large-fleet environment.
- Automotive Repair
- Computer Proficiency
- Hand or Power Tools
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Manual Labor
- Mathematics
- Motorized Equipment
- Reading and Writing
- Safety Compliance