Lead Truck & Heavy Equipment Technician

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair County trucks and heavy equipment, including grounds equipment, tractors and mowers.

The role leads daily activities, coordinates with supervision, and ensures repairs meet safety and emission standards. A High School Diploma or GED with vocational training and four years as an automobile technician is required, plus a CDL with endorsements; ASE certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational training and four years as an automobile technician; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess or obtain, and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s). Three or more current Automotive or Truck Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks to complete assigned work.
• Inspects and tests truck and heavy equipment systems, including drive train, engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, hydraulics, HVAC and emissions; completes work orders and updates records.
• Performs routine and complex repairs on trucks and heavy equipment; troubleshoots, diagnoses problems, and completes required repairs to meet specified performance.
• Performs preventive maintenance: checks and replaces fluids, oils, filters, lubricates parts, replaces tires/belts/hoses, replaces batteries, flushes radiators, and tunes up equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational training and four years as an automobile technician; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

Cobb County Government seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair County trucks and heavy equipment, including grounds equipment, tractors and mowers.

The role leads daily activities, coordinates with supervision, and ensures repairs meet safety and emission standards. A High School Diploma or GED with vocational training and four years as an automobile technician is required, plus a CDL with endorsements; ASE certifications are preferred.