AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County in Atlanta, Georgia seeks an Automotive Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain county vehicles and light equipment. The role covers diagnosing mechanical issues, servicing components, and performing preventive maintenance in a hands-on shop environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with automotive training, two years of experience, and a valid Georgia driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with automotive training.
• Two years of automotive mechanic experience or equivalent.
• Must meet knowledge and ability requirements for county policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Service or replace components in vehicle systems (ignition, brakes, electrical, etc.).
• Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and rebuild vehicle mechanical systems.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify engine, electrical, and sensor faults.
• Perform vehicle emission and safety inspections and repairs as needed.
• Maintain repair records including parts, fluids, labor, and mileage.
• Perform preventive maintenance and clean work area; operate wrecker equipment.

Skills

Automotive mechanics

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical automotive training

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Service equipment

Job description

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in automotive mechanics or a related field; Supplemented by two years of experience in automotive mechanics; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess a valid state of Georgia Driver's License. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is preferred; must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with passenger and hazardous endorsement within six months of employment.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans’ Preference

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only.

Examination

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform mechanical duties relating to automotive and light equipment service and repair, including inspecting, repairing, and maintaining County vehicles; servicing and/or replacing components in vehicles; and overhauling and rebuilding systems. Automotive Technician is distinguished from Senior Automotive Technician in that the latter is a journey-level position responsible for providing lead direction in diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, refurbishing, overhauling, and/or rebuilding heavy and light vehicles, equipment, components, systems, and accessories; for County equipment and vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Services or replaces components in vehicle systems, such as ignition, brake, electrical, heating, cooling, fuel, and suspension systems.
• Diagnoses, refurbishes, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds vehicle mechanical systems, including engines, drive trains, brakes, and electrical, fuel, and ignition systems.
• Troubleshoots and performs repairs using breakout boxes, engine analyzers, and electronic scan equipment.
• Performs vehicle emission and safety inspections to ensure all vehicles pass inspections and makes repairs and adjustments as required.
• Maintains repair records of the amount of parts, fluids, labor, repair work, and mileage for each vehicle and/or equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance, including changing oil and filters and checking fluids.
• Performs work area cleanup, including cleaning and storing tools, and sweeping the floors.
• Utilizes wrecker equipment to receive disabled vehicles.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:

Leadership under pressure

— Maintains steady judgment and professionalism when responding to urgent vehicle breakdowns or time-sensitive repair needs; Prioritizes critical repairs during emergencies or high-demand operations; Guides drivers and staff on safe temporary solutions when issues arise.

Operational Planning & Execution

— Plans, schedules, and executes maintenance tasks to keep county vehicles safe, reliable, and compliant; Follows preventive maintenance schedules for sedans, SUVs, vans, and light-duty fleet vehicles; Tracks parts, tools, and repair timelines to minimize downtime; Documents inspections, repairs, and diagnostics for compliance and future reference.

Adaptability & Rapid Problem Solving

— Quickly diagnoses mechanical issues and adjusts repair strategies as new information emerges; Troubleshoots electrical, engine, brake, and suspension problems under tight deadlines; Finds alternative repair methods when parts or resources are limited; Adapts to shifting priorities based on operational needs or emergency calls.

Team Cohesion & Communication

— Works collaboratively with technicians, drivers, supervisors, and field staff to maintain safe and functional vehicles; Communicates repair status clearly to operators and leadership; Coordinates with parts suppliers and other departments to complete repairs efficiently.

Safety & Risk Awareness

— Identifies hazards and follows strict safety protocols to protect workers and equipment; Uses proper lockout/tagout procedures during repairs; Recognizes mechanical issues that pose safety risks and escalates them promptly; Handles tools, chemicals, and equipment according to safety standards.

Technical & Equipment Proficiency

— Operates diagnostic tools, repair equipment, and automotive systems with expertise; Uses computerized diagnostic systems to identify engine, electrical, and sensor faults; Repairs brakes, steering, suspension, cooling systems, and drivetrains; Performs component replacement, testing, and calibration for modern fleet vehicles.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to use principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.