FLEET TECHNICIAN III - FLEET MAINTENANCE

Clayton County, GA • Jonesboro, GA

327d • $52,533

About The Position

The Fleet Technician III performs entry level to complex skilled work in the repair and maintenance of County vehicles, equipment, and heavy equipment. This role involves preventive maintenance, diagnosing vehicle and equipment problems, removing and repairing or replacing defective parts, systems, and components, and repairing body damage. Employees use a variety of diagnostic, mechanic, and hand tools. The position works under general guidance and reports to the Fleet Assistant Director-Operations. The specific technician level is determined based upon the employee's qualifications.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of experience in auto mechanics and/or equipment repair work.
• ASE Master Automotive Technician certification.
• Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training in auto mechanics or a related field.
• Georgia CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair, and service work on a variety of County vehicles and equipment, including sedans, light, medium, and heavy trucks, dump trucks, Emergency Medical Services vehicles, and fire-fighting equipment.
• Diagnoses vehicle and equipment problems using advanced electronic and computerized diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoots, rebuilds, and replaces gas, diesel, and alternative fuel powered engines, brakes, air brakes, rotors, and turn rotors.
• Assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools, or supplies, and initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
• Performs welding on automotive and vehicle body parts and fabricates metal parts needed for maintenance or repair work.
• Responds to calls from County personnel for roadside assistance and performs repairs remotely in the field as required.
• Prepares vehicle maintenance reports, records, and logs of work performed, parts used and replaced, and hours.
• Researches repair methods and utilizes repair manuals, industry software, and other technical materials.
• Assists with training, instructing, and oversight of co-workers, as well as diagnostic and repair methods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees