What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tire Test Machine Maintenance Lead position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Tire Test Machine Maintenance Lead is responsible for the maintenance of test equipment, support equipment, facilities, and grounds. Work is performed throughout a heavy industrial test facility. Potential hazards include high heat application, proximity of moving machinery, noise, heavy lifting, working at heights, in pits and in confined spaces. Providing leadership and guidance in areas such as plumbing, electrical and mechanical maintenance
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in maintenance or facility management
Problem solving related to mechanical and controls systems
Proficient at using hand tools, portable electric tools, and typical shop stationary equipment
Experience in industrial or heavy equipment environments
Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills
Capable of learning to operate test equipment
Full time on-site attendance
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or higher
Strong engineering integration skills
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles and fabrication techniques
Capable of using computer programs such as Excel and learning basic programing languages such as SolidWorks
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
Previous experience conducting maintenance on Tire Testing equipment
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience beginning at $64,867
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/15/2025
Additional Information
Unable to sponsor work visas
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Eichelberger at lisae@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The Tire Test Machine Maintenance Lead is responsible for the maintenance of test equipment, support equipment, facilities, and grounds. Work is performed throughout a heavy industrial test facility. Potential hazards include high heat application, proximity of moving machinery, noise, heavy lifting, working at heights, in pits and in confined spaces. Providing leadership and guidance in areas such as plumbing, electrical and mechanical maintenance
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in maintenance or facility management
Problem solving related to mechanical and controls systems
Proficient at using hand tools, portable electric tools, and typical shop stationary equipment
Experience in industrial or heavy equipment environments
Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills
Capable of learning to operate test equipment
Full time on-site attendance
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or higher
Strong engineering integration skills
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering principles and fabrication techniques
Capable of using computer programs such as Excel and learning basic programing languages such as SolidWorks
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
Previous experience conducting maintenance on Tire Testing equipment
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience beginning at $64,867
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/15/2025
Additional Information
Unable to sponsor work visas
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Eichelberger at lisae@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $64,867
