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Automotive Mechanic Trainee

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026

💰 $62,000/yr($52,000/yr – $62,000/yr)

About the role

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

The Fleet Maintenance group is seeking an entry level Automotive Mechanic Trainee for our Herndon, VA Shop. This position can placed in a Step 1, 2, or 3 level based on experience.

Responsibilities will include the ability to diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance on the many different types of equipment in our fleet. This includes both on and off-road equipment with diesel and gas engines, automatic and manual transmission. More specifically, the successful candidate will develop skills to prepare themselves for potential advancement as an Automotive Mechanic in the Fleet department. Specific Automotive Mechanic functions include but are not limited to the following activities:

Working with our customers in the Construction, Operations, Substation, Transmission and other departments to understand their needs and issues.
Performing various Preventative Maintenance tasks, including oil and other fluid changes, tire changes, etc.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing light duty vehicles, diesel engines, hydraulic equipment, drive trains, air brakes, etc.
Ensuring safety rules and regulations are observed in the garage or other worksite.
Leveraging technology to analyze issues, track customer needs, time spent on maintenance / repair tasks, parts used during maintenance/repair activities, etc.
Overtime will be required to support the needs of our customers due to peak or critical work periods providing additional earnings potential.
Majority of work will be performed in a shop environment, although outdoor response is sometimes needed. Work associated with this position can be very physically demanding.
Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required Qualifications:

HS diploma or GED
18 years of age or older
Valid driver’s license; must obtain a CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL prior to 6 months of employment
General knowledge of gas combustion engines, diesel engines, air conditioning
Must possesses basic hand tools or willing to purchase tools needed to perform the job
Pass drug screening and background checks and be eligible to obtain a state inspection license after an appropriate amount of time in training program

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional combustion engine mechanic or graduate of a recognized Automotive Mechanic Training school
Preferred: 1 year of professional automotive mechanic experience
Experience in electrical systems diagnostics and repair
Experience in Air Conditioning diagnostics, repair and A/C certification
Experience in Engine ignition diagnostics and repair
Experience in hydraulics
Heavy Truck certification
State Inspection license
Commercial Driver's license
Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) graduates
Military veterans
Candidates with an Associate Degree in a related field or major
Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction of 290 pounds applies

*To Military applicants: Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.