Fleet Maintenance Technician II - G121 METRA PT

City of Columbus, GA • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the city's fleet of public transportation vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fleet maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of safety precautions.
• Skill in cleaning and inspecting vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the repair or replacement of tires and batteries.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field.
• 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 commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs to buses.
• Responsible for repairing, replacing, and maintaining tires and batteries.
• Inspects buses for damage, loose bolts, and transmission leaks.
• Washes and refuels buses daily; adding oil and fluids as needed.
• Responsible for draining air tanks, and installing and removing small electrical on vehicles.
• Responds to road calls as necessary, completes work orders, and orders parts as needed.
• Inspects safety equipment, removes and vaults fareboxes, and runs night-time GFI reports.
• May work with and supervise tasks performed by community service workers.
• Withdraws revenue from fareboxes; stores revenue in the vault.
• Ensures that the supervisor is informed of all job-related issues.
• Provides transportation to Homeland Security in the event of an emergency (Small or Large Buses).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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