Job Summary

Essential Functions:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Performs skilled automotive mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and auxiliary equipment with electronic components including vans with lifts, passenger buses, dump trucks, sweepers, automobiles, and pickup trucks. 

Repairs and overhauls mechanical components on buses, automobiles, specialized and multi-purpose trucks, and other departmental equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, or replaces complete or integral parts of diesel and gasoline engines, components, brakes, tire rotation, oil changes, filters, etc.

Completes safety and equipment checklist.

Diagnoses malfunctions and adjusts engine, fuel, electrical, and mechanical systems to specifications including electronic fuel injection systems

Replaces and/or repairs parts to engines such as installing new fuel injectors, generators, starters, drive lines, radiators, air brake systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, oil and air filters, fuel filters, air pumps, water pumps, and fuel pumps.

Tunes engines by installing coils and wires, cleaning and re-gapping spark plugs, or putting in new plugs and adjusting tappets to correct clearance.

Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of the shop and surrounding area.

Troubleshoots and inspects to determine nature and extent of repair; performs quality control inspections to ensure that all repairs meet manufacturer specifications; responds to emergency road calls for disabled county vehicles and equipment, if necessary.

 Coordinates with the Fleet Services Advisor and Parts Technician to maintain stock for inventory

Additional Duties:

 Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the operating and maintenance principles of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and construction equipment.

Knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment specification, maintenance, standards, and disposal practices. 

Knowledge of metal fabrication and welding 

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automotive repair trade. Skill in the proper use and care of tools, equipment, and materials of the mechanical trade.

Skill in repairing defects in a wide variety of automotive equipment. Ability to diagnose mechanical and electronic failures.

Ability to adapt to changes in technology and modern equipment. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Ability to work cooperatively with others as a member of a service delivery team. Ability to prepare and maintain various records, reports, and inventory schedules.

Ability to intermittently sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, or stoop to perform a wide variety of tasks.

Ability to lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Minimum Qualifications

 1. High School diploma or equivalent.

 2. Two (2) years of automotive repair and maintenance experience.

 3. OR have a combination of education, training, and work experience that is equivalent to #1 and #2 above that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

 4. Valid State of Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date. 

Preference 

1)   Vocational coursework in automotive mechanics