Equipment Repair Technician - VDOT Tunnels 028 - EQRT01

About the Role

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service company, is seeking a proven industry professional to work as an Equipment Repair Technician on one of our projects in Southeast Virginia. This role will diagnose, repair, inspect, and maintain motorized and mechanical construction, highway maintenance, grounds, and automotive equipment of all types and in varied locations.

Responsibilities

• Manages area(s) of responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Demonstrates and routinely practices safety behaviors as a condition of employment.
• Reports all safety accidents, incidents, and/or concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Acts with integrity in all relationships and actions in the work environment.
• Maintains communications with supervisor and keeps abreast of weather forecasts for duty readiness.
• Diagnoses vehicle and equipment failures using electronic testing equipment, service and equipment repair manuals, and on-line resources.
• Performs repairs and overhauls to all types of automobiles, equipment, and tools.
• Performs safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police inspection program for vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to PM schedule and guidelines.
• Designs, fabricates, modifies, and welds components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.
• Prepares equipment for emergency operations and makes repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations.
• Prepares, processes, and maintains required maintenance and repair documentation.
• Acts as Backup Fuel Site Manager in the absence of the fuel site manager.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Vocational or technical training in automotive and equipment repair and diagnostics preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
• Minimum Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT medical card preferred or ability to obtain within 11 months of hire.
• Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling certification preferred or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Virginia State Police Equipment Inspection License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• AFMP Class C Underground Storage Tank Operator and Fire Extinguisher Certification or ability to obtain within 11 months of hire.
• ASE certifications or demonstrated equivalent highly preferred.
• Flexible schedule (24/7/365 operating environment).
• Knowledge of general shop procedures, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of automotive, construction, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate various types of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, equipment, and tools.
• Skill in cutting, welding, and fabrication operations.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in using computers, hand and power tools, and advanced electronic diagnostic equipment.

Work Conditions

• Tools and equipment provided.
• 90-day probation period.
• Required VDOT/Industry training.
• Significant all-season/all-hour operating conditions.
• May work outside along interstate highways, requiring safety precautions.
• Fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with short or no-notice work assignments.
• Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, and balancing.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
• Drug Screening.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License in good standing.
• DMV records check.

Pay

$24.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401-K

NOTE: This position is essential and requires working during emergency situations, including inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations.