Truck/Equipment Technician I - Fleet

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks a skilled technician to perform routine maintenance and repair of county-owned trucks and heavy equipment. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, inspections, and small repairs to keep fleets operational.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with vocational auto servicing training and at least two years of maintenance experience; a CDL may be required. This on-site position requires physical labor in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with vocational auto servicing training.
• Two years of experience in vehicle or equipment maintenance.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment: checks and replaces fluids; drains and replaces oil; replaces filters; lubricates mechanical parts; rotates tires; replaces belts and hoses; checks and replaces batteries.
• Determines materials required for projects and monitors inventory levels; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
• Operates machinery and power tools; uses basic mechanic tool kits and equipment-specific tool sets to complete maintenance tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Heavy equipment knowledge

Materials & inventory awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED; vocational auto servicing

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to perform routine maintenance and repair of County-owned trucks and heavy equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions in this class are primarily responsible for performing preventative maintenance and light repairs of trucks and heavy equipment.

Essential Functions

Performs preventive maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment: checks and replaces fluids; drains and replaces oil; collects and recovers Freon; changes and replaces filters; lubricates mechanical parts; installs and replaces blades; rotates, mounts and balances tires; replaces tires, belts, and hoses; checks and replaces batteries; greases equipment; flushes radiators; and performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned.

Determines amount of materials required for projects: gathers equipment, parts and supplies; assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials.

Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; and operates and maintains basic mechanics tool kit and/or vehicle-specific maintenance tool sets.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by vocational training in automobile servicing or two years of experience in vehicle or equipment maintenance.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess or obtain, and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. 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, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, firearms, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, 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.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.