Fleet Maintenance Specialist

Fleet Maintenance Specialist

Salary

$52,187.20 - $77,376.00 Annually

Location

1700 Commerce Road, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

57M00000024

Department

General Services

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The Department of General Services is seeking multiple highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Fleet Maintenance Specialist in the Fleet Management Division. The incumbent is responsible for completing mechanical repairs, maintenance, and inspections on City vehicles to include, but not limited to light, heavy duty, and off-road equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Performing general inspections on vehicles and equipment and documenting discrepancies
• Repairing and replacing vehicle parts such as engines, alternators, carburetors, batteries, tires, brakes, pumps, transmissions, gas tanks, headlights, wipers, fuel systems, suspensions, and other similar equipment
• Performing routine preventive maintenance on vehicles such as oil changes, filter changes and lubrication, and other routine maintenance
• Assisting in the training and mentoring of junior technicians in proper diagnosing and repair techniques
• Making service calls and repairs to vehicles and equipment in the field
• Consulting technical reference documentation such as manufacturer and parts manuals for technical information necessary for repairs
• Preparing files, maintaining work logs and maintenance sheets
• Conducting state inspections and preventive maintenance inspections
• Logging time and information into computer database on a daily basis
• Repairing and troubleshooting hydraulic systems
• Other related duties as assigned

City of Richmond Department of Public Works employees who perform duties in this class are considered essential employees and may be required to work during times of emergencies, natural disasters, and inclement weather.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of automotive maintenance experience related to assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) months or more of heavy duty and off-road equipment maintenance repairs
• Two (2) years or more of proven professional light duty repairs
• Ideal candidate must have full mechanical tool set
• Ability to obtain a Virginia State Inspection License within six (6) months of hire

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to have a valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia drivers license within 30 days of hire
• Required to have a valid Commonwealth of Virginia commercial drivers license with a satisfactory driving record within six (6) months of hire (class B)
• Required to have a Virginia Motor Vehicle Inspection License or the ability to obtain this license within one year of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Vehicles maintenance and repairs
• Basic and complex automotive tools and equipment
• Automotive and mechanical principles and theory, including fuel systems
• Familiarity with heavy and off-road equipment, light vehicles, hydraulics, etc.
• Diagnostic tools and equipment
• Shop safety principles and standards
• Standard automotive and hand tools/equipment

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Diagnostic equipment proficiency
• Database entry and management
• Technical troubleshooting (electrical, automotive, etc.)
• Oral and written communication
• Customer service

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Identify and understand automotive terminology
• Read and understand manuals, specifications, etc.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, push, pull, lift, finger (picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palms, talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, walk, feel and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

04

This position is considered essential personnel. Employees must be available to work beyond scheduled hours, on-call basis, during inclement weather, and during declared emergencies as required. Are your willing and available to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a current and valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have your commercial drivers license (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a Virginia Motor Vehicle Inspection License?

• Yes
• No

08

Indicate the tasks in which you have at least four (4) years of experience performing. Select all that apply.

• Preventive maintenance checks and services
• Entering job codes electronically
• Maintaining a work log
• Diagnosis faults
• Ability to use Scanner to troubleshoot equipment
• None of the above

09

Which best describes your years of experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial vehicles?

• Less than four years of experience
• Four to six years of experience
• Six to eight years of experience
• Eight or more years of experience

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Are you a current city of Richmond employee or contractor?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

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Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/