Fleet Technician III

Office of Transportation and Fleet Management Services Virginia Beach , VA Classified - Position - Automotive Job Number 3700274523 Start Date Open Date 10/06/2026 Closing Date 10/20/2026 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The position is responsible for working under general supervision assisting with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) mandated inspections on fleet vehicles, and performing advanced to complex diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance tasks on gas, diesel, and alternative fuel powered fleet equipment. ESSENTIAL TASKS Perform advanced to complex diagnostic and repair operations on a variety of light to heavy duty fleet vehicles and equipment. Perform essential maintenance, including VDOE inspections, on a variety of light to heavy duty fleet vehicles and equipment. Perform Virginia State Police annual safety inspections on fleet vehicles. Operate fleet vehicles; test drive and transport vehicles to and from citywide locations and vendor premises for warranty and special repairs. Assist in ancillary shops with operations supporting organizational goals. Clean and maintain specific work area along with common shop areas and facility grounds. Dispense vehicle fuels and other essential fluids. Complete required forms and enter information into the fleet management system in a timely manner. Operate tow/service truck to respond to disabled vehicles in the field during or after normal business hours. Provide courteous, high quality service by responding to requests for service or referral to appropriate designee. May perform functions of lower level technicians when required. Perform related work as required. SPECIALIZED DUTIES ASSIGNED TO SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTION Maintenance/Repair Team Member Perform advanced to complex repair work and routine preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: internal engine repair and rebuilding; valve train, timing, and fuel system component replacement and adjustment; Electronic Control module replacement and calibration; safety and auxiliary equipment installation. Perform advanced to complex troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and computer controlled systems. Perform VDOE mandated safety inspections on specified vehicles. Provide guidance and technical assistance to lower level technicians with basic, intermediate, and advanced repair, and overhaul work. Maintenance/Repair Team Leader Perform advanced to complex repair work and routine preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: internal engine repair and rebuilding; valve train, timing, and fuel system component replacement and adjustment; Electronic Control module replacement and calibration; safety and auxiliary equipment installation. Perform advanced to complex troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and computer controlled systems. Perform VDOE mandated safety inspections on specified vehicles. Provide guidance and technical assistance to lower level technicians with basic, intermediate, and advanced repair, and overhaul work. Assess work request for designated service team and coordinate and/or assist in the planning, assignment, and scheduling of work for designated team members. Monitor team work environment for efficiency and repair progress; advise operators, supervisor and office personnel of vehicle status and estimated completion times. Discuss information with vehicle operators regarding technical issues relating to service requests. Assist management in making decisions on feasibility of major component repair/replacement. Assist the Fleet Forman with the assessment of team member's performance and with yearly evaluations. Review for accuracy, edit and submit documentation related to team activities. Attend weekly operational meetings for the purpose of roundtable discussion on team workload, policy/procedure updates, and feedback. May temporarily perform rou…

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