Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Corrections

Floyd County Board of Commissioners; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Major Medical

Dental

Long Term Disability

Employer-Paid Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation-Annually

Paid Sick

Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay

Wellness Clinic

Job summary

Floyd County Board of Commissioners in Rome, GA seeks a Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Corrections to perform skilled automotive maintenance for the county's vehicle fleet and related equipment.

The role includes supervising inmates during service tasks, conducting preventive maintenance, completing logs and work orders, and ensuring safety and security.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 2 years in automotive maintenance and obtain P.O.S.T. certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in automotive maintenance.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a valid P.O.S.T. certification for Correctional Officers within twelve (12) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates assigned to the service truck; monitors inmate activities to ensure security; instructs inmates on proper work techniques; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment (such as pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, replacing belts/hoses, checking batteries, adjusting brakes and clutches, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, etc)
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools and equipment in good working condition; reports faulty equipment for repair.
• Maintains inventory of service truck equipment, tools and supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
• Prepares and receives various forms, reports, logs, work orders, requisitions, or other documentation.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Equipment inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

P.O.S.T. certification

Job description

We are looking for a Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Corrections.

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/mechanical work functions associated with maintenance of automotive and mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises inmates assigned to the service truck; monitors inmate activities to ensure security; instructs inmates on proper work techniques; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment (such as pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, replacing belts/hoses, checking batteries, adjusting brakes and clutches, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, etc)
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools and equipment in good working condition; reports faulty equipment for repair.
• Maintains inventory of service truck equipment, tools and supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
• Prepares and receives various forms, reports, logs, work orders, requisitions, or other documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in automotive maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, a valid Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification for Correctional Officers within twelve (12) months of hire.

BENEFITS

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation-Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic