Fleet Maintenance Technician I - G116 - Public Works

City of Columbus, GA • Columbus, GA

36d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for servicing the equipment and vehicles of the Columbus Consolidated Government fleet.

Requirements

• Knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the use of shop equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six months but may be altered.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and preventive maintenance on light vehicles and is periodically required to work in the tire repair shop.
• Supervises and trains inmates; maintains records on inmates.
• Creates work orders and records. Opens request orders for parts.
• Processes vehicles for salvage and sale at the annual city auction. Repairs, maintains and calibrates shop equipment and tools.
• Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations and work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
• May require driving shop-assigned inmates to and from the prison on a periodic basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees