Fleet Maintenance Technician II - G118 - Fleet Management

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for servicing the equipment and vehicles of the Columbus Consolidated Government fleet. Repairs and services heavy equipment, tractors, sewer trucks, air compressors, regenerative air sweepers, chippers, tar and asphalt patchers, emergency generators, trucks, cars, ambulances, cooling systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems, and hydraulic systems. Performs minor and major body work, repairs, and paint work; fabricates parts as needed to complete work; installs safety equipment. Orders parts. Performs preventive maintenance. Maintains work orders and records labor and parts used. Installs vehicle numbers on equipment. Transports equipment to vendors for warranty work. Travels to work sites to perform on site repairs. Supervises and trains inmates; maintains records of inmates’ training progress. Opens and closes work orders; enters information into the activity log Repairs and replaces major assemblies and subcomponents. Maintains shop equipment and tools. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of mechanical principles, hydraulics, electronics, welding, fabricating, body shop repairs, painting, frame straightening, and diesel and gas engine repairs.
Knowledge of the use of service tools and equipment, including diagnostic test equipment.
Knowledge of safety principles and practices.
Skill in the operation of computers.
Skill in the operation of trucks and forklifts.
Skill in reading and understanding blueprints and schematics.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
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.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to two years experience or service.
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.
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

Servicing the equipment and vehicles of the Columbus Consolidated Government fleet.
Repairing and servicing heavy equipment, tractors, sewer trucks, air compressors, regenerative air sweepers, chippers, tar and asphalt patchers, emergency generators, trucks, cars, ambulances, cooling systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems, and hydraulic systems.
Performing minor and major body work, repairs, and paint work.
Fabricating parts as needed to complete work.
Installing safety equipment.
Ordering parts.
Performing preventive maintenance.
Maintaining work orders and records labor and parts used.
Installing vehicle numbers on equipment.
Transporting equipment to vendors for warranty work.
Traveling to work sites to perform on site repairs.
Supervising and training inmates.
Maintaining records of inmates’ training progress.
Opening and closing work orders.
Entering information into the activity log.
Repairing and replacing major assemblies and subcomponents.
Maintaining shop equipment and tools.
Performing other related duties as assigned.