Virginia Mountain View

07814 - Equipment Repair Technician

07814 - Equipment Repair Technician

  • https://etgi.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4005/job/12694/?utm_medium=jobshare
  • 2400 Pine Forest Drive, Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States, 23834
  • Closing at: Jul 15 2026 - 00:00 EDT
  • VA Dept of Transportation
View favorites

Hiring Range: $46262.00 to $75175.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

  • 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.

    How you will contribute:
  • Diagnosis and Repair: 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.
  • Emergency Operations: Prepare equipment for emergency operations. Make equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations to include on-the-road repairs.
  • Information Processing and Paperwork: Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation. Generate, complete and close-out work orders in computer system. Perform time and leave entry. Prepare parts requests. Complete paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs.
  • Perform Repair Work: 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.
  • Preventive Maintenance: 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.
  • Virginia State Inspections: Perform safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment.
  • Welding Repair and Fabrication: Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.


    • What will make you successful:
  • Ability to coach and instruct others in diagnostic and repair techniques and in the operation of equipment.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
  • Ability to operate various types of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to read and comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges and testing devices.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
  • Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
  • Knowledge of general shop procedures.
  • Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
  • Skill in the use of hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.

    • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
  • Ability to obtain Virginia State Inspection License within 12 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
  • Ability to operate various types of light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
  • Ability to read, comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges and testing devices.
  • Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations.
  • Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair, maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
  • Safety shoes required.
  • Skill in the use of computers, hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.

    • Additional Considerations:
  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Automative Repair, Maintenance or related field desired.
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
  • Experience repairing and maintaining a variety of automotive and construction equipment.
  • Experience using cutting and welding equipment.
  • Virginia State Inspection License - Class A

    • Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
    Competency Model

    Physical Requirements
    Physical Requirements

    VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
    VDOT Code of Ethics
    Standards of Conduct

     

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Apply Now

    Already applied for a job?

    Similar Jobs

    Public Safety Officer

    Roanoke County, Virginia, United States Catawba Hospital
    Join an excellent team with a great compensation and benefits package!

    Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

    Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23219 Information Technology & Security
    Title: Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid Schedule) Agency: Virginia Retirement System Location: Virginia Retirement System - James Center FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: 135,000-163,000 Full Time or Part Time: Full time Additional Detail Applications mu...

    Registered Nurse I (Nights)

    Danville, Virginia, United States Southern VA Mental Health Inst
    Come Join our team of Registered Nurses that makes a difference! Up to a $25,000 Bonus for Registered Nurses that are new to state service and remain with the facility for 2 years. · $15,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to new hires to state ser...

    Licensing Inspector-Central Region

    Richmond, Virginia, United States. Virginia, United States Dept of Ed Central Operations
    The Virginia Department of Education is the administrative agency for the commonwealth’s public schools and early childhood sites. VDOE works in partnership with Virginia’s 131 school divisions and 5500 early childhood sites to support and improve...

    Licensing Inspector

    Bedford, Virginia, United States. Bedford County, Virginia, United States. Buena Vista, Virginia, United States. Clifton Forge, Virginia, United States. Covington, Virginia, United States, 24426. Danville, Virginia, United States. Farmville, Virginia, United States. Lexington, Virginia, United States, 24450. Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Roanoke County, Virginia, United States. Salem, Virginia, United States, 24153. South Boston, Virginia, United States, 24592. Virginia, United States Dept of Ed Central Operations
    The Virginia Department of Education is the administrative agency for the commonwealth’s public schools and early childhood sites. VDOE works in partnership with Virginia’s 131 school divisions and 5500 early childhood sites to support and improve...

    Registered Nurse (Part-Time/Evening Shift) #W0004: Bland Correctional Center

    Bland, Virginia, United States, 24315 Bland Correctional Center
    Real People. Real Purpose. At the Virginia Department of Corrections, integrity, professionalism, and accountability guide everything we do. We put people first, uphold public trust, and use our authority responsibly. If you’re committed to doing...