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U.S. Facilities, Inc
Equipment Repair Technician
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$57,819 / year median in Virginia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position:
Equipment Repair Technician Location:
Virginia Department of Transportation- Hampton Shop 150 E.
Status:
Full-Time Employee (24/7 Operation) Pre-employment requirements: A fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) will be conducted prior to employment. Drug Screening will be conducted prior to employment. 18 years of age or older Virginia Driver's License in good standingCompensation:
$24.00- $36.
K Scope of Work:
U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service company, is seeking a proven industry professional experienced Equipment Repair Technician to work 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. This is to be accomplished on a routine basis as outlined in the following 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. Commit to be a trusted steward of public resources. Act with integrity in all relationships and actions in the work environment. Not engage in conflicts of interest between private interest and professional role. Not use public resources for personal gain. Not accept or give gifts in violation of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interest Act. Not knowingly make a false or fraudulent statement. Not knowingly conduct or condone any illegal or improper activity. Report to work when called. Maintain communications with supervisor. Keep abreast of weather forecasts for duty readiness in reporting. Be prepared to operate appropriate equipment in all kinds of weather. Communicate effectively one-one, in small or large groups, among diverse styles and positions at all levels; attentively listens to others; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization; encourages the open expression of driver's ideas and opinions. Collaborates- works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared goals; represents own interests while being fair to others and their area; partners with others to get work done; credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; gains trust and support of others. Customer Focus
- gains insights into customer needs; identifies opportunities that benefit the customer; builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations; establishes and maintains rapport with the customer. Diagnosis and Repair
- Diagnosing vehicle and equipment failures using electronic testing equipment, service and equipment repair manuals and on-line resources.
- Performing safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police inspection program for vehicles and equipment. Preventative Maintenance
- Performing preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to PM schedule and guidelines. Making repairs as needed when deficiencies are found and/ or recommend outsourcing. Welding Repair and Fabrication
- Designing, fabricating, modifying and welding components to repair, rebuild or replace parts. Emergency Operations
- Preparing equipment for emergency operations. Making equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations to include on-the-road repairs. Information Processing and Paperwork
- Preparing, processing, and maintaining required maintenance and repair documentation. Generating, completing and closing-out work orders in the computer system. Performing time and leave entry. Preparing parts requests. Completing paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs. Backup Fuel Site Manager
- Receive Fuel deliveries, perform monthly fuel site inspections, ensure all paperwork is maintained in accordance with client policies in the absent of the fuel site manager. Maintain AFMP Class C Underground Storage Tank Operator and Fire Extinguisher certification. Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager. Essential Emergency Operations
- The client is an emergency operations agency.