Equipment Mechanic (Equipment Repairer)

Overview

Come tinker with us. DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, perform routine maintenance on, and repair a wide variety of apparatus including light and heavy construction equipment, hydraulic systems, and hoses.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and determine the nature and extent of minor and major repairs on motorized equipment and vehicles in the shop and in the field.
• Make operational checks and adjustments on internal combustion motors and generators.
• Use machine tools and hand tools safely in daily operations; accurately mix gas / oil fuel preparations as specified for various equipment.
• Perform minor fabrication work using metalworking tools.
• Drive a vehicle to and from work locations and keep the vehicle supplied with tools, parts, and materials; drive county trucks to and from job sites for emergency repairs and for snow removal when necessary.
• Operate snow removal equipment; observe all safety policies and procedures; participate in safety trainings; report unsafe conditions; comply with safety competencies.
• Maintain stock inventory of parts, supplies, and materials; keep records of equipment repaired, parts inventoried, and maintenance schedules.
• May supervise and instruct trades helpers.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade, completion of an acceptable apprentice program in maintenance and repair work, and one year of successful journey-level experience in related maintenance and repair work.

Certificates, Licenses, and Other Requirements

Necessary Special Requirements : The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a medical examination prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer; lift up to 25 lbs without assistance and 25–50 lbs with / without assistance; operate and move vehicles and equipment; stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; work in adverse weather and temperatures; reach tight spaces; perform tasks on uneven construction sites; have visual acuity to review plans and documents; manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment. Work may involve environments with raw waste; duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Working Environment and Schedule

Solid Waste Division operates seven days per week with early and late shifts and alternate schedules. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work is required. This position is designated as Essential Emergency Services Personnel.

Selection Procedure

Panel interview and may include an exercise.

Benefits

Fairfax County Government offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through the LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we strive to cultivate a culture of wellbeing. Review our benefits.

Locations

Fairfax County is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages bilingual applicants. EEO / AA / TTY. Reasonable accommodations available during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. E-mail : DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov

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