Automotive Technician I

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and repairs on county-owned vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, inventory management, and ensuring safe operation of tools and machinery. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and previous experience in vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in vehicle or equipment maintenance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and light repairs on county-owned vehicles.
• Gather equipment, parts, and monitor inventory levels.
• Operate and maintain tools and machinery for repairs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Light repair

Basic mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training in automobile servicing

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to perform routine maintenance and light repair of County-owned vehicles and equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions in this class are primarily responsible for performing preventative maintenance and light repairs of vehicles.

Performs preventive maintenance and light repairs on vehicles: checks and replaces fluids; drains and replaces oil; collects and recovers Freon; changes and replaces filters; lubricates mechanical parts; installs and replaces blades; rotates, mounts and balances tires; replaces tires, belts, and hoses; checks and replaces batteries; greases equipment; flushes radiators; and performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned.

Determines amount of materials required for projects: gathers equipment, parts and supplies; assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials.

Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; and operates and maintains basic mechanics tool kit and/or vehicle-specific maintenance tool sets.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by vocational training in automobile servicing or two years of experience in vehicle or equipment maintenance.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, firearms, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.