Truck & Heavy Equipment Technician I (Preventive Maintenance)

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

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.