Mechanic Technician II

Overview

Public Works Automotive Services is hiring a Mechanic Technician II to perform mechanical repairs and maintenance of waste collection vehicles and machinery.

This position is an evening shift with the following weekly schedule:
Monday, 6:30 am – 5:00 pm
; Tuesday – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 1:30 am
.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as oil changes, lubrication, battery checks, safety checks and transmission and differential service.
• Perform repairs including, but not limited to, replacing lights, belts, hoses, tires, brakes, water pumps, starters, alternators, radiators, air compressors, air tanks, hydraulic hoses and lines, hydraulic cylinders and pumps, and brake air compressors.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and electric over hydraulic controls.
• Repair diesel engines.
• Hydraulic system repairs.
• Repair S-cam brake systems.
• Perform various repairs and maintenance to the engine, transmission, differential and heating/air conditioning system.
• Perform other heavy-duty vehicle/equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Utilize computerized fleet maintenance and work order programs.
• The ability to perform Virginia state inspections is preferred but not required.
• May be required to operate a forklift.

• Experience with heavy-duty waste collection vehicles such as Heil, New Way, LaBrie, Pac Mac, and Palfinger.
• Experience with Mack, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Hino, Cummins engines and Allison transmissions.
• Ability to obtain a valid 609 Refrigerant Recovery Certification within the first year of employment (probationary period).
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Virginia State Inspectors License within the first year of employment (probationary period).
• Experience with the following tasks or roles is desirable but not required: operating in emergency events and inclement weather as part of an alpha team designation.

• CDL Hiring Bonus:
  Newly hired employees with a valid Class A or B CDL are eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment: $500 with the first paycheck; $500 after the first pay period following a six-month interim evaluation (meets expectations); $1,000 at the conclusion of the probationary period (meets expectations).