Virginia department of transportation

Virginia department of transportation

Highway Equipment MECHANIC A

The Virginia Department of Transportation has opening^) for Highway Equipment Mechanic A at the Warrenton Residency Shop. Good position with excellent fringe 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 5:00 P.M. on May 6,1988.

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. Completes work 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, diagnostic, and repair techniques; gasoline and diesel engines. Skill in performing mechanical repairs on engines, differentials, and other automotive and equipment components. Ability to: operate equipment; perform heavy manual labor; operate engine analyzer, welder, wheel balancer, and other shop equipment; read and write and 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: $14,655 - $20,019 (Grade 6)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Submit applications to:

Mr. R. E. Moore,Resident Engineer

Virginia Department of Transportation

P.O. Box 33

Warrenton, VA 22186