Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician
About The Position
The Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician is an essential role, responsible for performing automotive maintenance and services for fleet vehicles, equipment, and apparatus servicing Gwinnett County. This position requires consistent, reliable attendance and may involve work during emergencies, inclement weather, holidays, or other circumstances when normal operations are disrupted. The Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician may be assigned to light automotive, heavy truck/equipment, or fire apparatus. Assignment is subject to change according to business needs. The Light Automotive Technician will be responsible for preventive maintenance services, diagnosing and repairing of automobiles and light trucks, including drivability, suspension systems, brake systems, engine, and transmission. The Heavy Equipment Technician will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing commercial and diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery, including troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, reading and understanding hydraulic and electrical schematics, troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines (Cat, Cummins, Detroit), and maintaining routine maintenance schedules on all heavy equipment. The Fire Apparatus Technician will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing fire apparatus, including troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, reading and understanding hydraulic and electrical schematics, troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines (Cat, Cummins, Detroit), and maintaining routine maintenance schedules.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Valid Georgia driver's license
- Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months according to the area of assignment
- 2 years of experience in mechanical and automotive maintenance, including electrical repair, system diagnosis, installation, and upfitting of various automotive systems (Level I)
- Four (4) years of experience in mechanical and automotive maintenance, including electrical repair, system diagnosis, installation, and upfitting of various automotive systems (Level II)
- Five (5) years of experience in mechanical and automotive maintenance, including electrical repair, system diagnosis, installation, and upfitting of various automotive systems (Level III)
- Four (4) ASE certifications in area of assignment OR any combination of verifiable industry or manufacturer-specific certifications will be considered, at the department's discretion, instead of ASE Certifications when applicable. ASE Certifications will be required within 12 months of employment (Level II)
- ASE Master certification in the area of assignment OR Any combination of verifiable industry or manufacturer-specific certifications will be considered, at the department's discretion, in lieu of ASE Certifications when applicable. ASE Certifications will be required within 12 months of employment (Level III)
- A/C Refrigerant license or Section 609 certification from the Environmental Protection Agency within twelve (12) months
- Emergency Vehicle Technician according to the area of assignment
- Must be able to work four 10-hour shifts from 7:00am-6:00pm (Mon-Thurs or Tue-Fri)
- Eligible to work on call as needed.
- Safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
Responsibilities
- Performing automotive maintenance and services for fleet vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.
- Preventive maintenance services.
- Diagnosing and repairing automobiles and light trucks, including drivability, suspension systems, brake systems, engine, and transmission.
- Diagnosing and repairing commercial and diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery.
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Reading and understanding hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- Troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines (Cat, Cummins, Detroit).
- Maintaining routine maintenance schedules on all heavy equipment.
- Diagnosing and repairing fire apparatus.
Benefits
- Skills evaluation
- Preparation and funding for ASE certification/re-certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
