Title: Mechanic/ Equipment Repair Technician

State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Tech I

Hiring Range: $53,201-$86,451

Pay Band: NV 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Equipment

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT is seeking a Repair Tech for our Prince William location.

Position specific responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to:

Diagnosis and Repair – Diagnose vehicle and equipment failures using electronic testing equipment, service and equipment repair manuals and on-line resources. Perform repairs and overhauls to all types of automobiles, equipment and tools to include engines, transmissions, driveline components, electrical and computer systems, fuel injection systems, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic components and air brakes. Recommend outsourcing for major repairs when needed.

Virginia State Inspections – Perform safety inspections under the guidelines of the Virginia State Police Inspection program for vehicles and equipment.

Preventive Maintenance – Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to PM schedule and guidelines. Make repairs as needed when deficiencies are found and or recommend outsourcing.

Welding Repair and Fabrication – Design, fabricate, modify, and weld components to repair, rebuild, or replace parts.

Emergency Operations – Prepare equipment for emergency operations. Make equipment repairs to reduce downtime during emergency operations to include on-the-road repairs.

Information Processing and Reporting – Prepare, process, and maintain required maintenance and repair documentation. Generate, complete and closeout work orders in computer system. Perform time and leave entry. Prepare parts requests. Complete paperwork for warranty inspections and repairs.

VDOT employees serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and the traveling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate, and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.

Knowledge of cutting, welding, and fabrication operations.

Ability to operate various types of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks; equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.

Ability to independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel and gasoline trucks and equipment.

Ability to read and comprehend service and equipment repair manuals, gauges and testing devices.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, and frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.

Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

Skill in the use of computers, hand and power tools and advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.

Ability to obtain 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 obtain State Inspection License within 12 months of employment.

Safety shoes required (please see note under Special Requirements).

Additional Considerations

ASE and welding certifications.

Current State Vehicle Inspection License.

Current CDL or CDL Learner’s Permit at time of hire preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

RMS/PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees.


All drivers hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date. You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles prior to receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification. Effective February 7, 2022, new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entry-level drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test in order to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade their CDL to a Class A from a Class B, or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA- approved Entry-Level Driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement. The course is comprised of 160 hours, on average, of training. VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment in and payment for the course upon your acceptance of an ELD Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement.

Contact Information

Name: Danielle Rayner

Phone: 703-259-2378

Email: [email protected]

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.