VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Highway Equipment Mechanic A

The Virginia Department of Transportation has 1 opening(s) for Highway Equipment Mechanic A at the Wanenton Residency Shop. Good position with excellent hinge benefits, consisting of paid hospitalization, sick leave, vacation, holidays, as well as a good retirement system. Applications are available at the Warrenton Highway Residency Office or at the Virginia Employment Commission. Completed applications must be submitted before 5:W P.M. on May 29,1987. Duties: Makes repairs to automobiles, trucks, and highway maintenance and construction equipment. Repairs gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical systems, brakes, and hydraulic systems. Performs some welding and fabricating operations. Installs and repairs snow removal equipment. Instructs operators in the care and maintenance of equipment. Completes work orders, requisitions, time cards, bin cards, and stock issue sheets. Keeps shop in neat and orderly condition. Performs official state inspections.

Qualifications: Knowledge of general shop practices and diagnostic and repair techniques. Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines. Skill in performing mechanical repairs . on engines, differentials, and other automotive and equipment components. Ability to operate equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to operate engine analyzer, welder, wheel balancer, and other shop equipment. Ability to read and write and to perform arithmetic calculations. Selected candidate will be required to become certified as a state inspector. Must possess a valid Virginia Operator’s license. Safety shoes are required in the performance of the above duties. Salary: $14,016 - $19,146 (Grade 6) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER