District 1: Mechanic Foreman, Gainesville GA, Hall Co. (TRP050) (PG-K)

Team Georgia; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Georgia is seeking a Mechanic Foreman to supervise, guide, and train a team of technicians in the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel engines and mechanical equipment at our Gainesville facility.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and quality customer service, with a starting pay near $55,398.32 and a path toward advanced supervisory responsibilities in a busy GDOT environment.

Qualifications

• State Entry Qualifications and Agency Minimum Qualifications must be met.
• State Entry Qualifications include degree and two years of related experience.
• Agency Minimum Qualifications include three years of skilled repair experience and a CDL.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and supervise others.
• Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and provide feedback.
• Commitment to customer service and safety.
• Desire to maintain high standards and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, diagnose, and repair engines, vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate vehicles for proper operation after repairs.
• Perform purchasing and records maintenance tasks.
• Oversee dispatch of tractor-trailer operators for pickups and deliveries.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Shop manual interpretation

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

Heavy lifting capability

Leadership

Education

Associate/Vocational/Technical degree

Commercial Driver’s License

Class A CDL (within 6 months)

Job description

TRP050 Trans Spec 1 (PG-K) – Mechanic Foreman

$55,398.32

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Maintains, diagnoses, inspects and/or repairs engines, vehicles and other motorized equipment.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Under general supervision, supervises mechanics in the maintenance, diagnosis and repair of gasoline and/or diesel powered engines, vehicles and mechanical equipment. Inspects and evaluates vehicles and equipment for proper and safe operation upon completion of repairs. Performs administrative duties such as purchasing and records maintenance. May oversee the dispatch of tractor-trailer operators in the daily pickup and delivery of items.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s/Vocational/Technical degree in area of assignment from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in area of assignment
• Three years of experience in area of assignment
• One year of experience at the lower level Mechanic 2 (FET061) or position equivalent.
• Note: Some positions may require specific licensure.

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of experience in the skilled repair of gasoline and/or diesel powered engines, vehicles and mechanical equipment
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License
• Demonstrated experience understanding and applying shop manual settings, diagrams, capacities, and instructions
• Ability to physically lift or assist in lifting heavy equipment such as: brake drums, transmissions, and engine blocks and to perform moderately laboring work
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role interacting with others to guide, influence, motivate, and challenge them
• Demonstrated ability to assist/teach others by guiding and providing constructive feedback
• Committed to providing quality customer service
• Demonstrated experience analyzing situations in order to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution based on facts, rules, etc
• Displays a high level of commitment toward work, a high standard of ethical conduct, adapts to changes in priorities, procedures and processes and possesses the stamina to perform repetitive tasks

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months
• Demonstrated experience purchasing supplies and equipment and maintaining appropriate records
• Demonstrated ability to supervise mechanics
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation
• Maintains a positive view of self and displays a professional image

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an Associate degree in a related field, or one (1) year of experience at position equivalent.