(DPW) Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic III

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly skilled and semi-skill complex repairs and is expected to independently perform work involving the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Duties may include 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. Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Knowledge of automotive terminology and principles of automotive repair.
• Skill in the use of computers; diagnostic scan tools in troubleshooting vehicle maintenance issues and in the care and use of basic mechanic tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, internal and external customers.
• 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
• 5 years' experience in major and general vehicle, diesel, and collision repairs.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle inspections, repairs, and testing of 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.
• Performs routine minor repairs, replaces 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.
• Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, apprentice and VEM I & II, temporary employees, etc.
• May oversee work performed by apprentices and VEM I & II and assist with training of employees. May also oversee temporary or contract workers as needed.

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