Truck/Equipment Technician III - Fleet

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair County trucks and heavy equipment, including grounds equipment, tractors and mowers.

The role leads daily activities, coordinates with supervision, and ensures repairs meet safety and emission standards. A High School Diploma or GED with vocational training and four years as an automobile technician is required, plus a CDL with endorsements; ASE certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational training and four years as an automobile technician; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess or obtain, and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s). Three or more current Automotive or Truck Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks to complete assigned work.
• Inspects and tests truck and heavy equipment systems, including drive train, engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, hydraulics, HVAC and emissions; completes work orders and updates records.
• Performs routine and complex repairs on trucks and heavy equipment; troubleshoots, diagnoses problems, and completes required repairs to meet specified performance.
• Performs preventive maintenance: checks and replaces fluids, oils, filters, lubricates parts, replaces tires/belts/hoses, replaces batteries, flushes radiators, and tunes up equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational training and four years as an automobile technician; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

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.

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; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess or obtain, and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s). Three (3) or more current Automotive or Truck Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred.

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 is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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