(DPW) Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic III

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

1d

About The Position

Performs highly skilled and semi-skill complex repairs and expected to
independently perform
work involving the operation and maintenance of vehicles
and equipment. Duties may include but are not limited to running diagnostic
tests on vehicles, completing work requests, removing, and
replacing parts, performing fleet management tasks, reporting, and maintaining equipment which
includes tow trucks, forklifts, battery power packs, auto code scanners, key
cutters and other equipment used in the daily operation of the garage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a 1 year technical or vocational course of study or any other certification in Automotive or Diesel training
• 3 years of experience in major and general vehicle, diesel, and collision repairs.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a 2-year technical or vocational course of study in the appropriate area and 5 years' experience in major and general vehicle, diesel, and collision repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle inspections, repairs, and of testing vehicle systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, HVAC and emissions; completes or revises work order for repairs; obtains required parts; performs major (gasoline or diesel) engine, transmissions, brakes, ignition systems and chassis repairs to include disassembling and assembling components; inspects and tests completed work; Ordering of parts when needed and updates required records. Equipment consists of automobiles, trucks, heavy construction or related equipment.
• Performs routine minor repairs, replace worn drive belts, hoses, brakes and filters with complex repairs on vehicles and off road equipment: gathers information from vehicle operator reports, fault codes and other diagnostic data; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; identifies items needing repair; completes required repairs; and ensures vehicle operation and performance is within specified limits; performs safety checks on brake, suspension, exhaust, cooling and other systems.
• Assists with fleet management; assesses repair or service needs of vehicle; runs diagnostic tests on vehicles; may schedule towing for disabled vehicles, arrange pick-up or dispatch operable vehicles to applicable service facility for repair; performs post service inspections.
• Assists with reporting; compiles statistical information regarding labor, vehicle downtime and repair history in AssetWorks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees