Vehicle Porter (Fleet Technician Aide)

Vehicle Porter (Fleet Technician Aide)

Salary

$46,160.40 - $80,780.75 Annually

Location

FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01763

Department

Fleet Management

Opening Date

11/14/2026

Closing Date

11/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S15

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

Performs journey-level skilled work assigned to the motor pool at the Government Center parking lots inside and outside of the building. This position works under general supervision and specific duties include:

• Performs vehicle addition and removal from automated motor pool kiosk.
• Safeguards all motor pool vehicle keys.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, minor mechanical repairs on vehicles, road tests vehicles, and does related work as required.
• Performs routine vehicle condition inspections and maintains the vehicles interior, cleans and disinfects.
• Replaces vehicle battery and light bulbs when needed.
• Test drives vehicles to aid in diagnosing repair problems or checking to ensure work completed resolves repair problems.
• Performs road service calls to assess the mechanical condition of disabled vehicles.

To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Department of Fleet Management, watch our video "This is The Department of Fleet Management"

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Receives instruction in work processes and techniques from skilled Fleet Technicians to accomplish a variety of duties, to develop and acquire the skills, to learn the tools, equipment, knowledge, and safety rules and practices related to the inspection repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• Performs work as assigned and within capabilities, utilizing hand and power tools and equipment of the trade;
• Receives continual supervision initially and less supervision as training goes on;
• Performs preparatory and incidental tasks as directed, such as setting up equipment for a job;
• Assists skilled workers and keeps them supplied with materials and tools;
• Keeps tools and equipment in working order by cleaning, sharpening, repairing and otherwise maintaining them;
• Drives a vehicle to or from work locations to pick up or deliver materials;
• Keeps work areas and vehicles orderly and participates in the removal of trash and excess after work is completed;
• Assists higher level mechanics as needed;
• Attends safety training.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of basic automotive systems;
• Knowledge of the basic and most common methods, materials, automotive tools and equipment used;
• Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity, such as lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, and crawling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, diagrams, and manufacturers manuals;
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily;
• Ability to perform routine clerical tasks;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;
• Basic keyboarding skills.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Completion of the tenth grade with coursework in vehicle repair and maintenance. Possession of a set of basic hand tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, and sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid drivers license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Flex schedule may be available. On-call rotation schedule, and overtime required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience providing porter or vehicle valet services, to include car valet/moving cars, delivering parts, and cleaning cars.
• Experience providing administrative or customer services support in an automotive maintenance and repair environment.
• Familiar with motor vehicles and general tools, techniques and products used by vehicle and equipment technicians.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience.
• Ability to multitask, conduct business in a professional manner, work independently, and set priorities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications, i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiar with Navigation software and the ability to read maps.
• Punctual, dependable, and able to arrive on-time daily.
• Possession of current National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on an average of once daily; stoop, bend, twist, and reach many times daily. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is your highest completed level of education?

• Less than 10th grade
• 10th to less than 11th grade
• 11th to less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Have you completed any coursework in vehicle repair and maintenance?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a personal set of hand tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, and sockets and ratchets?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a current certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list all current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s) that you possess, to include the test series and title. If this question does not apply to you and you do not have the aforementioned certification(s), enter "N/A".

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing porter or vehicle valet services, to include car valet/moving cars, delivering parts, and cleaning cars?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

Which of the following duties is the majority of your experience in?

• Cleaning cars
• Delivering parts
• Car valet/moving cars
• None of the above

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing administrative or customer services support in an automotive maintenance and repair environment?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

11

How many years of full-time equivalent customer service experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

12

Are you familiar with motor vehicles and general tools, techniques and products used by vehicle and equipment technicians?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you familiar with Navigation software and able to read maps?

• Yes
• No

14

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating, editing, formatting, and saving simple documents; inserting simple tables; and proofreading documents for accuracy)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of common commands such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; setting up the ruler; indenting paragraphs, using tabs and tables; inserting captions, footnotes, endnotes, special characters, or hard page breaks; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; inserting an equation, adding comments and tracking changes.)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of almost all function of program including mail merge, macros, creating a table of contents, creating bookmarks and cross-referencing.)
• No experience

15

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web)
• No experience

16

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of identifying the components of the Outlook environment; composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments; scheduling meetings, managing tasks, notes and journal entries)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of customizing message settings; organizing and locating Outlook messages; setting calendar options; tracking activities using the Journal; assigning and tracking tasks; sharing folder information; customizing the Outlook environment)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of almost all functions of program including personalizing your email; organizing Outlook items; managing data files; managing contacts and contact information; saving and archiving email; creating a custom Outlook form; working offline and remotely)
• No experience

17

The Department of Fleet Managements work schedules consist of four shifts. Please indicate which shift(s) you are available to work. Check all that apply.

• 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Any shift
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm