Truck/Equipment TechnIcian III – Fleet Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Truck/Equipment TechnIcian III – Fleet

Salary
$2442 – $3174 Hourly
Location Fleet Department Marietta, GA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
04174
Department
Fleet
Opening Date
05/20/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Grade Code
109
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to maintain and repair County-owned trucks and heavy equipment, including but not limited to large grounds maintenance equipment, tractors and mowers
Essential Functions
Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment
Performs inspections: inspects and tests all truck and heavy equipment systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, hydraulics, HVAC and emissions; completes or revises work order for repairs; obtains required parts; performs emission tests per frequency and criteria specified by state law; inspects and tests completed work; and updates required records
Performs routine and complex repairs on trucks and heavy equipment: gathers information from equipment operator reports, fault codes and other diagnostic data; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; identifies items needing repair; completes required repairs; and ensures operation and performance is within specified limits
Performs preventive maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment: checks and replaces fluids; drains and replaces oil; collects and recovers Freon; changes and replaces filters; lubricates mechanical parts; installs and replaces blades; rotates, mounts and balances tires; replaces tires, belts, and hoses; checks and replaces batteries; greases equipment; flushes radiators; and performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned
Determines amount of materials required for projects: gathers equipment, parts and supplies; assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials
Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; and operates and maintains basic mechanics tool kit and/or vehicle-specific maintenance tool sets
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by vocational training and four years as an automobile technician; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess or obtain, and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s)
Three (3) or more current Automotive or Truck Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds)
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally