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Light Fleet Technician | Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, Virginia

Automotive Light Fleet Technician job Stafford, Virginia, with Stafford County Public Schools, Fleet Mechanic opening

Stafford County Public Schools
31 Stafford Ave
Stafford, VA 22554

GENERAL PURPOSE

Reporting to Fleet Services, this role involves tackling advanced and technical mechanical tasks across an extensive array of vehicles and equipment, including school buses, county government fleets, police vehicles, utility department trucks, and fire and rescue units. Proficiency in using specialized tools is a critical requirement for this position.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance Responsibilities:

  • Executes foundational mechanical tasks with skill and accuracy.
  • Replaces tires and provides timely assistance for roadside service requests.
  • Identifies issues and repairs injector systems for both gasoline and diesel engines.
  • Services or completely refurbishes brake systems, including air and hydraulic types.
  • Conducts engine tune-ups utilizing industry-standard diagnostic tools.
  • Handles electrical system repairs, such as swapping out components like starters, generators, alternators, and more.
  • Assesses light and heavy-duty vehicles to ensure they meet Virginia State Inspection requirements.
  • Supports shop operations with custodial tasks, vehicle pickups, and deliveries as required.

Support and demonstrate core values of Fleet Services Department:

  • Pursue continuous professional growth aligned with the demands of the role.
  • Provide swift and detailed responses to both verbal and written inquiries.
  • Uphold a professional, tidy appearance suited to the position’s expectations.
  • Consistently demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Exemplify positive behavior as a role model for students, peers, and the broader community.
  • Collaborate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and team members to achieve shared goals.
  • Adhere to all District and School rules and policies, including strict confidentiality standards.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed or directed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Completion of high school or possession of an equivalent credential.
  • Demonstrates substantial expertise in servicing a diverse range of automotive, truck, and power equipment—spanning various makes and models, both domestic and imported, powered by gas or diesel.
  • Holds or can acquire a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days of starting employment.
  • Possesses or is eligible to secure a valid Virginia State Inspection License within 90 days from the hire date.
  • ASE Certification is highly valued.
  • ASE/EVT Certification is a preferred qualification for those specializing in Fire & Rescue Technician roles.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

  • Proficient in the techniques, tools, and processes for diagnosing and repairing passenger cars, trucks, buses, construction machinery, and assorted maintenance equipment, covering both domestic and imported models.
  • Skilled in working with ABS brake systems and advanced computer-controlled braking technologies.
  • Knowledgeable in both traditional ignition systems (early models) and contemporary computer-based systems.
  • Experienced in servicing cooling and heating components, including water pumps, radiators, fans, relays, and heat pumps.
  • Adept at handling electrical systems, including computer relays, switches, and related mechanisms.

Skills:

  • Skilled in the application and management of workshop equipment, including drills, presses, grinders, micrometers, drum and rotor resurfacing tools, welding and cutting apparatus, state-of-the-art tire changers, computer wheel balancers, diagnostic analyzers, A/C servicing units, R12 and R134a recovery and recycling systems, antifreeze recycling equipment, multimeters, and various testing devices.

Abilities:

  • Track repair and service details, calculate time spent, and log parts usage for the parts department’s records.
  • Comprehend and act on verbal and written instructions, with a solid grasp of English grammar, usage, and spelling.
  • Collaborate harmoniously within a team setting to achieve collective targets.
  • Arrange and carry out tasks autonomously with efficiency.
  • Juggle multiple assignments while ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Display consistent dedication and energy, delivering high-quality and productive results.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work environment can be inside or outside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are subject to extreme heat and/or cold, and frequent exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
  • The work is moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
  • The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:
    • Physical ability to work primarily with fingers
    • Perceive the nature of sounds
    • Make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
    • Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: feeling, grasping, handling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity and walking.

To excel in this role, an individual must effectively carry out the core responsibilities outlined. In compliance with legal requirements, reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill the primary functions detailed in this description. As the job description may not encompass every task associated with the position, employees might need to undertake additional responsibilities that are not explicitly listed but are reasonably related to their duties, as if they were fully documented within this description.

Given that this job description may not capture every possible responsibility, employees may be called upon to perform tasks beyond those specifically mentioned. These additional duties, though not expressly stated, should be viewed as naturally tied to their role and executed with the same diligence as if they were formally included in the description.

***YOUR INCOME RANGE MAY VARY BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE***

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  • Company
    Stafford County Public Schools
  • Location
    Stafford, Virginia
  • Posted
    4 weeks ago
  • Category
    Heavy Truck
    Technician
  • Region
    Southeast
  • Income Range
    40,000-50,000
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