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An established government entity is seeking a skilled automotive technician to provide comprehensive repair and maintenance services for fleet vehicles. This role involves performing diagnostics, major repairs, and preventative maintenance, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of county trucks and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy truck service and repair, with proficiency in using diagnostic tools and performing electrical system repairs. If you're passionate about automotive technology and looking to contribute to your community, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with the chance to make a real impact.
The purpose of this classification is to provide body, glass, paint repair, and wiring services to all fleet equipment. This is accomplished by providing estimates and necessary repairs on units involved in collision or minor damages and normal wear and tear, installing different beds and aftermarket items, installing emergency lights or advisory lights and equipment, prepping and painting, suspension frame repair, and interior and upholstery repairs.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class assist with more complex repairs and are expected to independently perform maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles requiring routine diagnosis, removing and replacing parts, and troubleshooting for common automotive problems.
Performs skilled diagnostics and troubleshooting utilizing automated diagnostic tools in combination with the body of acquired knowledge in the field.
Makes major repairs by replacing major components such as engines, brakes, heating and air conditioning systems, drive trains, and transmissions.
Performs preventative maintenance services of County trucks, apparatus, and/or equipment; services include changing oil, air filters, fuel filters, fan belts, radiator hoses, and spark plugs.
Inspects and performs hydraulic brake repairs, including the replacing of the master brake cylinder, brake pads, calipers, hydraulic lines; replaces or repairs clutches on manual transmissions.
Perform diagnostics and repairs of electrical and electronic systems controls. Completes service orders to document parts and labor used in service and repair activities.
Road tests the operation of trucks/equipment upon completion of repairs to ensure proper functioning and safe operating condition.
Ensures the safe and proper operation of trades tools and power equipment.
Conducts mobile fueling and fluid servicing of County trucks and equipment.
Performs tire changes to include operating the tire machine, breaking down built up tires, buildup of new or used tires and balancing for medium/heavy duty trucks, specialty vehicles, and off-road equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three years progressively skilled experience in heavy trucks/equipment service, maintenance and repair. Valid Commercial Driver's License is required depending on the area of assignment.
Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
The department prefers one or more of the following certifications: Certifications from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE), Preventative maintenance, Medium/Heavy truck brakes, Diesel Engines, Electrical/Electronic systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning refrigerant handling and recovery, Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Pumps on Fire Apparatus.
Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, heights, confined spaces, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, or rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.