Mechanic I, Vehicle (462D)

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Marietta, GA, seeks a Mechanic I, Vehicle for their fleet maintenance department. The position requires a High School Diploma and valid Georgia Driver's License, with preference given to candidates with 2 years of mechanical experience or an Automotive Tech degree. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing fleet vehicles, conducting road tests, and maintaining records. The role emphasizes regular attendance and a safe working environment, offering a bi-weekly salary under the classified hourly pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Driver's License and safe driving record required.
• Must obtain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License within 60 days.
• Preferred 2 years mechanical experience or Automotive Tech degree from an accredited college.
• Preferred 2 years of mechanical experience or Automotive Tech degree.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Read/interpret manuals; basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs fleet vehicles.
• Completes paperwork for preventive maintenance and repair records.
• Conducts road tests on vehicles.
• Provides mechanical advice to helpers.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Responds to on-site repairs or tows as needed.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Mechanical

Computer literate

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Tools

Automotive tools

Test equipment

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Mechanic I, Vehicle

JOB CODE: 462D

DIVISION: Operational Support

SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Fleet Maintenance

WORKDAYS: Annual Operational

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Bus Shop

PAY GRADE: Rank F (NW06)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Performs complex and difficult diagnostic mechanical repairs on a variety of cars, trucks, buses and related equipment.

REVISION DATE(S): 11/24;8/25

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Driver's License and safe driving record; must be able to obtain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License within 60 days/2 months of start date
• Experience: Preferred 2 years mechanical experience or completion of Automotive Tech degree from Accredited College or Trade School
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; mechanical; computer literate

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs system's fleet vehicles.
• Utilizes a wide variety of test equipment, standard tools, specialty tools and reference manuals.
• Completes paperwork for preventive maintenance records, inspection reports, repair orders and labor sheets.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair work on system's fleet vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Provides mechanical advice to mechanic helpers.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Conducts road tests on vehicles.
• Answers emergency road service calls and repairs on-site or tows defective equipment, up to 10,000 pounds, to maintenance facility for repair.
• Completes repairs within an acceptable time frame when compared to appropriate available flat repair manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.