Mechanic (Road Technician) - Wakefield, VA

Summary:

Responsible for journey level work in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment used in fleet operations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Creates work orders and schedules maintenance and repair of equipment with the
various user departments; completes computer-based repair orders, reviews repair
orders to ensure accuracy and completeness, and evaluates the work upon
completion; maintains communications with clients on repair status.
• Performs diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on a wide variety of
Xylem vehicles and equipment to include tune-ups, overhauling engines,
transmissions, differentials, clutches, brakes, drive trains, generators, computer
controlled fuel injection and emission related equipment, carburetors, air
conditioning, electrical, cooling, suspension, pumps, hydraulic systems, and steering.
• Performs fabrication, welding, and modification of parts for installation of specialized
equipment.
• Examines and fuels generators for water and waste water (utilities) operations.
• Operates automotive and general shop equipment to include lathes, gas and arc
welding equipment, engine analyzers, tire equipment, scanners, and computers;
complies with and helps enforce shop safety rules.
• Orders and procures parts for equipment; inspects parts for accuracy and condition;
ensures that all invoices are current and that they are properly processed for
payment; assists in the maintenance and security of parts storage facilities.
• Operates equipment and drives Xylem vehicles, trucks and equipment as required;
tests and/or regularly operates vehicles and equipment; transports vehicles.
• Assists with the collection and inspection of fire extinguishers.
• Perform inspections and repairs in the field.
• Ensures that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and
all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers
by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.

Education and Experience:
High School diploma/GED; AND successful completion of an accredited program in vehicle
repair and maintenance; AND two (2) years of experience in the repair of vehicles and heavy
equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
• Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair
of gasoline- and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks and construction equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and
equipment common to the field.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Shop mathematics.
• Record keeping practices.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Job estimation principles and practices.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:
• Servicing and performing preventive maintenance and repair for a variety of fleet
vehicles and construction equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment
used in the work.
• Using hand and power tools skillfully and safely.
• Preparing records and reports of work performed.
• Reading and interpreting manuals, specifications and drawings.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Estimating necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals,
objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered
in the course of the work.

Required certificates and licenses:
Continued employment is contingent upon the following required licenses and certificates being
maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Only a Driver’s License is required.
• CDL preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

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