Fleet Technician I

Salary $52,893.57 - $92,563.74 Annually Location DEPARTMENT OF VEHICLE SERVICES - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Job Number 26-01658 Department Fleet Management Opening Date 10/31/2026 Closing Date 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S18 Posting Type Open to General Public Job Announcement $2,500 Sign-on Bonus* Performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automotive and related equipment, under limited supervision. Analyzes and diagnoses gas and fuel operated vehicles for maintenance defects. Performs Virginia state and emission inspections of vehicles and equipment. Performs road tests on new and repaired vehicles. Operates specialized equipment common to the automotive repair industry and machine shops. Performs related work as required. Schedules: Day Shifts - 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., OR 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Evening Shift - 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Locations: Alban, Jermantown, Newington or West Ox depending on the needs of the Department of Fleet Management (DFM). Based on the needs of the agency, may be transferred and given 30-day notice. Note: Multiple full-time Fleet Technician I positions may be filled from this announcement. This is an entry-level position, and the salary offer will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($52,893.57 to $72,728.66) and may not exceed the midpoint rate of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees. The position may be underfilled as a Fleet Technician Aide (S15); the Underfill Requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available to new county employees hired in the full-time Fleet Technician I position. Applicants must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of application submission to be eligible. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. To learn more about a career with the Fairfax County Department of Fleet Management, watch our video "This is The Department of Fleet Management". Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Repairs, services, inspects, and diagnoses components such as: engines, transmissions, after-treatment exhaust systems, brakes, clutches, radiators, electrical/electric components, HVAC components, hydraulic system components, pumps, bearings, steering, suspension, axles, differentials, and sub systems for automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, off-road equipment, pumps, generators, and other mechanical equipment; Performs basic general preventative maintenance care to vehicles and equipment including changing oil filters, lubricating chassis, replacing belts, hoses, tires, and other for diesel, internal combustion, and hybrid engines; Performs basic general preventative maintenance on electric engine vehicles to include software updates, brakes, and tires; Follows checklists to ensure all critical parts are examined; Reads and interprets diagnostic test results to identify mechanical problems; Performs emergency road and tire repairs in all weather conditions; Maintains records of inspections, test results, work performed, and parts used in the automated vehicle maintenance system; Attends fleet specific and safety training; Maintains awareness of new trends and technologies in the field of automotive repair; Cleans vehicles and equipment, neatly storing tools and parts, properly discarding old/unused parts, sweeps areas, and collecting and empties trash as needed; Follows all environmental regulations, and disposing of chemicals, trash, etc. in designated areas; Recycles when required. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed i…

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