Truck Equipment Technician III- Fire Annex

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cobb County Government in Marietta, GA is seeking a skilled Fleet Mechanic to maintain and repair County-owned trucks and heavy equipment. The role requires leading daily maintenance activities, diagnosing complex issues, and ensuring equipment operates within safety and performance standards.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED with four years of automotive technician experience and a valid driver's license. CDL is preferred and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years as an automobile technician.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred and must be obtained within 12 months.

Aufgaben

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; organizes tasks to complete work.
• Inspects and tests truck/heavy equipment systems; completes work orders and obtains required parts.
• Performs routine and complex repairs; troubleshoots from fault codes and data.
• Performs preventive maintenance: fluids, oils, filters, tires, batteries, etc.
• Monitors inventory levels and assists in procuring parts and materials.
• Operates equipment and maintains tool kits; performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Automotive technician training

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Heavy equipment maintenance tools

Jobbeschreibung

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to maintain and repair County-owned trucks and heavy equipment, including but not limited to large grounds maintenance equipment, tractors and mowers.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions in this class take the lead in performing the most complex diagnosis and repair of fleet vehicles including full engine, transmission, and rear-end work, and PARKS ground care equipment.

Essential Functions

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.
• Performs inspections: inspects and tests all truck and heavy equipment systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, hydraulics, HVAC and emissions; completes or revises work order for repairs; obtains required parts; performs emission tests per frequency and criteria specified by state law; inspects and tests completed work; and updates required records.
• Performs routine and complex repairs on trucks and heavy equipment: gathers information from equipment operator reports, fault codes and other diagnostic data; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; identifies items needing repair; completes required repairs; and ensures operation and performance is within specified limits.
• 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 and four years as an automobile technician.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred and must be obtained within 12 months of hire date.

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 colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. 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, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, confined spaces, machinery, or electric currents.

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.