Automotive Repair Technician II

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself.   Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

Fleet Management is a division within the Department of General Services and is responsible for the acquisition, disposal, maintenance, and servicing of over 2,000 city vehicles and equipment. The Fleet Management Division (FMD) also manages various fleet programs such as fuel management, motor-pool services, and contract administration. The city currently averages 1,466 active rolling stock units and 560 active equipment units. These units are utilized to provide a variety of services to city residents ranging from public safety to utility and refuse needs. The ability of city departments to provide services effectively and efficiently is often dependent on a safe and reliable fleet of vehicles and equipment.

The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Division, is seeking an Automotive Repair Technician II to diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform major and minor repairs to specialized city equipment and vehicles. The Automotive Repair Technician performs wrecker operations and other duties such as cleaning the interior and exterior areas of the shop, ordering and picking up parts, and logging information into the computer.

Essential functions include but are not limited to: 

• Performs preventative maintenance and general repair to units classified as heavy vehicles and equipment by performing inspections, evaluating performance, and diagnosing complex problems requiring high level repairs. 
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicles by using equipment and tools to properly locate and correct any problem areas. 
• Performs other duties by retrieving City vehicles and towing, cleaning interior and exterior areas of the shop, ordering and picking up parts, and logging information into the computer. 
• Diagnoses and repairs vehicles by using equipment and tools to properly locate and correct any problem areas. 
• Performs other duties by retrieving City vehicles and towing, cleaning interior and exterior areas of the shop, ordering and picking up parts, and logging information into the computer. 
• Inspects, sets-up, and prepares new vehicles and equipment to be placed in service. 
• May lead, train, advise and assist less experience personnel or subordinates.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in dirty or hazardous area.

Required:

• Two years of work experience performing automotive maintenance and repair duties.
• Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Valid CDL (Class A) Driver's License must be obtainable within six (6) months of hire.

Work Schedule: 

• Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm 

Signing Bonus: 

• This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus.