H5252 - Equipment Repair Technician Movable Bridge Wage

Diagnose, repair, inspect and maintain motorized and mechanical equipment associated with movable bridges. Perform special duties as assigned.


How you will contribute:
Diagnosis and Repair: Diagnose equipment failures and repair by manufacturer’s recommendations. Service equipment with repair manuals when available. Emergency Operations: Prepare equipment for emergency operations. Make equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations. Information Processing and Paperwork: Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation. Perform Repair Work: Perform repairs and maintain drainage pumps, piping systems, and related hydraulic equipment Perform duties as assigned. : Preventive Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance on drawbridge machinery according to schedule and guidelines. Make repairs as needed when deficiencies are found.


What will make you successful:
Ability to coach and instruct others in diagnostic and repair techniques and in the operation of equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of electrical or mechanical equipment. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment. Ability to operate various types of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to read and comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges, testing devices. blueprints, electrical or mechanical reports, schematics or diagrams. Ability to read and comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges and testing devices. Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations. Knowledge of control circuits and troubleshooting controls for pumps, motors, and various other electrical or mechanical systems used in an industrial environment. Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication operations. Knowledge of general shop procedures. Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment. Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment, hydraulics, and National Electrical Code. Skill in the use of computers and software applications. Skill in the use of hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment. Skilled in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment. Ability to perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of electrical or mechanical equipment. Ability to read, comprehend service and repair manuals, gauges, testing devices, blueprints, schematics or diagrams. Knowledge of control circuits, troubleshooting controls for pumps, motors, and various other electrical or mechanical systems used in an industrial environment. Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair, maintenance of electrical equipment, hydraulics, and National Electrical Code. Safety shoes required. Skill in the use of computers, hand and power tools, advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment. Skill in use of tools and instruments used to install electrical or mechanical equipment and diagnosing or troubleshooting malfunctions.
Additional Considerations:
ASE certifications. Experience in industrial, mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical trade. Experience repairing and maintaining mechanical or electrical components of movable bridge machinery. Possession of a Commercial Driver' License (CDL).
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VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at View phone number on aiapply.co, or DBVI at View phone number on aiapply.co.

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