Mechanic - Fleet Maintenance

Fayette Chamber; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Board of Commissioners is seeking a full-time Fleet Technician responsible for repair and maintenance of county vehicles and off-road equipment. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, tire service, and field repairs as needed, with after-hours readiness for emergency vehicles.

Minimum qualifications include specialized training with a high school education, and Georgia CDL Class B license within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in the field required in addition to a high school education.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by Georgia for the type of vehicle operated.
• Possession of State of Georgia issued valid Class B CDL Driver’s License within 90 days of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains county vehicles and off-road equipment; performs preventive maintenance; changes and repairs tires.
• Provides accurate records of work performed; prepares repair orders.
• Acquires part numbers and prices for parts needed for maintenance and repair.
• Purchases equipment and parts.
• Repairs vehicles and equipment in the field as needed.
• Remains available to respond to disabled emergency vehicles after normal working hours.
• Locks facility at the end of work shift.
• Performs electrical and mechanical diagnosis on computerized engine controls.
• Fabricates and welds heavy equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Electrical diagnosis

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized field training

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. Repairs and maintains county vehicles and off road equipment; performs preventive maintenance; changes and repairs tires.
2. Provides accurate records of work performed; prepares repair orders.
3. Acquires part numbers and prices for parts needed for maintenance and repair.
4. Purchases equipment and parts.
5. Repairs vehicles and equipment in the field as needed.
6. Remains available to respond to disabled emergency vehicles after normal working hours.
7. Locks facility at the end of work shift.
8. Performs electrical and mechanical diagnosis on computerized engine controls.
9. Fabricates and welds heavy equipment.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Possession of State of Georgia issued valid Class B CDL Driver’s License within 90 days of being hired or promoted into this position.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

SALARY

Starting Salary - $ 50,402.71

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