DPS Vehicle & Equipment Technician

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1428322 ## Overview The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a Vehicle & Equipment Technician. The repair facility is located in the historic Fort Ethan Allen Complex in Colchester. The position may have minimal overtime or extended hours, depending on the needs of the Department. The Technician will be working closely with a team of Fleet professionals that are responsible for over 500 vehicles, trailers, and items of equipment. The small team consists of two other experienced Technicians, a Shop Supervisor, a Data Entry Clerk, a Program Specialist, and the Fleet Manager. The primary vehicles used by the department are the Police Ford Explorer, Chevy Silverado, Jeep Cherokee, Ford Escape, Ford F150, and several large specialty vehicles. General responsibilities include LOF's, tires, brakes, tune-ups, emergency equipment install, and striping and letter of vehicles. In some cases, the position will be dispatched with the flat bed to recover disabled vehicles. ## Environmental Factors Duties are generally performed in the public safety garage, but some work at remote facilities may be required. Incumbents will be required to operate a truck or other state vehicles in order to make repairs or recoveries and require a valid Vermont driver's license. Sufficient physical strength is needed to perform duties which may require lifting weights of as much as 80 pounds. Exposure to noise, vehicles in operation, petroleum products and paint odors are probable. Some risk of injury is inherent in this position. Overtime work may be required.