Maintenance Technician I, II, II- Repair and Maintenance Water Resources

Gwinnett County; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Gwinnett County is seeking Maintenance Technician I-III for the Water Resources department in Lawrenceville, GA. The role covers operation of heavy equipment and maintenance of public works infrastructure, with paths for growth from Technician I to Technician III.

Position details include on-site work, merit full-time status, and a competitive salary range. Candidates must meet CDL and licensing requirements and be prepared for shift variations, including on-call duties and overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Class A CDL must be obtained within 6–12 months of employment.
• Three years of related public works maintenance experience acceptable with equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for public works maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in training new employees and support crew leadership on site.
• Perform labor duties in construction, repair and maintenance of roadways, sewer, water and storm water lines.
• Adhere to safety requirements and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Completion of coursework up to eighth grade

CDL within 6-12 months

Three years related public works maintenance experience

Job description

Maintenance Technician I, II, II- Repair and Maintenance Water Resources

Job Info

• Job Identification 1000080
• Posting Date 10/09/2026, 07:12 PM
• Locations WATER RESOURCES, CENTRAL FACILITY, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046, US (On-site)
• Job Type Full-Time Merit
• Grade A12(3)
• FLSA Nonexempt
• Minimum Salary 43,346
• Maximum Salary 78,416
• Department Water Resources

Job Description Continued

Maintenance Technician I: This is the first level in the maintenance technician series. Incumbents are being trained on the job for heavy equipment operation and repair of public works infrastructure. This position is a Grade A12(3).

Maintenance Technician II: This is a broad classification in which incumbents are responsible for operating heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of public works infrastructure and assisting in training new employees. This position is a Grade B21(3).

Maintenance Technician III: This is a broad classification in which incumbents are responsible for serving as a lead on the crew, training personnel, and operating heavy equipment and performing associated labor duties in the construction, repair and maintenance of public works infrastructure to include roadways, sewer, water and/or storm water lines. This position is a Grade B22(3).

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This position may require 24-hour on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Functional Attributes

Maintenance Technician I:

• Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will be considered
• Valid driver's license
• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 6 months of employment

Maintenance Technician II:

• Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade
• One year of related public works maintenance experience
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered
• Valid driver's license
• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment
• CPR/First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 6 months
• Road Flagging Certificate must be obtained within 6 months
• Trench and Excavation Certificate must be obtained within 6 months
• Confined Space Certificate must be obtained within 6 months
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Maintenance Technician III:

• Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade
• Three years of related public works maintenance experience
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered
• Valid driver's license
• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment;
• CPR/First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 6 months
• Road Flagging Certificate must be obtained within 6 months
• Trench and Excavation Certificate must be obtained within 6 months
• Confined Space Certificate must be obtained within 6 months
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click one of the links below;

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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Physical Requirements: Depending upon area of assignment:

• Positions in this class typically requireclimbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises and travel.
• This position require: 24 hours on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.

About Us

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

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More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

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