MECHANIC

Stockbridge; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockbridge seeks a skilled Fleet Mechanic to maintain the City's gasoline, diesel, and hydraulic equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, pumps, generators, and air compressors. This is a fully seasoned, skilled role capable of independent repairs from routine parts replacement to major overhauls.

You will diagnose problems, perform tune-ups, replace brakes, belts and hoses, service climate systems, and coordinate with teammates to minimize downtime while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and determines the extent of mechanical problems using shop equipment and replaces or rebuilds equipment.
• Diagnoses, services, and repairs gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment including engines, fuel systems, and brakes.
• Performs maintenance including tune-ups, inspection/replacement of brakes, belts, hoses, and tires.
• Establishes priorities and coordinates routine maintenance and repair projects; supervises safety and work quality.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Repair and overhauls

Preventive maintenance

Tool & equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Georgia driver's license

Job description

Description

This class performs skilled preventative and restorative maintenance of the City's fleet and equipment, including inspecting, diagnosing, overhauling, repairing, and maintaining gasoline, diesel, and mechanical equipment and machinery such as backhoes, mini excavators, automobiles, dump trucks, pumps (including water, hydraulic, and air pumps), generators, and air compressors. Work performed ranges in difficulty from routine part replacement and repairs to major repairs. This is a fully seasoned, skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline.

Requirements

Major Duties:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below:

• Diagnoses and determines the extent of mechanical problems using various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, and specialized tools, and replaces or rebuilds equipment based upon the cost and quality of equipment operation.
• Diagnoses, services, and repairs a wide variety of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment including engines, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, air brakes, hydraulic brakes, air conditioning systems, cooling systems, body and chassis, small engines (mowers, weed eaters and chain saws), pumps, generators, and trailers.
• Performs automotive and equipment maintenance including: performing tune-ups; inspecting and replacing brakes; inspecting and replacing belts and hoses; replacing and adjusting headlights; replacing tires; servicing air conditioners; replacing fuel and water pumps, radiators, thermostats, etc.
• Services engines, transmissions, differentials, fuel systems, braking systems, climate control systems, and hydraulic systems by changing fluids and filters and flushing systems, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Maintains and repairs both wheeled and tracked light, medium, and heavy equipment, such as backhoes, mini excavators, tractors, dump trucks, bucket trucks, and street sweepers.
• Trains assigned employees in maintenance and repair methods, procedures, and techniques; leads, assigns, and inspects the work of subordinates and participates in all associated work; verifies work performed for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Receives work orders and plans and coordinates routine or recurring maintenance and repair projects.
• Establishes priorities and schedules work, allowing for unscheduled projects.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles, including lubricating, greasing, and checking belts and hoses, as needed to minimize downtime for equipment and employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required, supplemented by three (3) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job; and a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License.