Automotive/Equipment Technician

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to perform mechanical work involving repair and maintenance of vehicles, light/heavy equipment, and other automotive/mechanical equipment at multiple repair and service locations throughout the County.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical repair work and preventative maintenance on automobiles, trucks, light/heavy equipment, small engines, or other automotive/mechanical equipment.
  • Inspects, tests, and diagnoses problems involving various systems of vehicles or equipment, such as gasoline/diesel engines, ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, transmissions, differentials, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, pneumatic systems, drive train systems, engine cooling systems, fuel and air induction systems, charging systems, starting systems, exhaust systems, emission systems, inflatable restraint systems, heating/air conditioning systems, windows, lighting systems, or horns.
• Examines vehicles to determine necessary repair or maintenance work; conducts diagnostic computer testing; consults with drivers or equipment operators to obtain input on problems, assist in diagnosing problems, or prevent future problems; assesses body damage to vehicles; determines parts/supplies necessary to conduct repairs.
• Affords assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in mechanics, automotive/mechanical maintenance, and equipment/vehicle operation; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving mechanics, automotive/mechanical maintenance, mechanical/engine diagnosis and repair, and transmission and brake repair; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment a valid ASE Technician Certification in Brakes.
• Recovery and recycling of refrigerant requires Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Operation of heavy equipment requires possession and maintenance of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).

Qualifications

• Personal Leave Accrual
  • 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
  • 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
  • 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
• Observed Holidays
  • New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
• Medical Insurance
  • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
• Dental Insurance
  • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental: Base $1,000 Plan Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
• Vision Insurance
  • The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
• Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Basis Life & AD&D Insurance
    • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
  • Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
    • 100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
  • Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
  • Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
• Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
  • Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected.
• Retirement Plan (401K)
  • Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Personal Leave Accrual
  • 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
  • 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
  • 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
• Observed Holidays
  • New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
• Medical Insurance
  • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
• Dental Insurance
  • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental: Base $1,000 Plan Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
• Vision Insurance
  • The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
• Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Basis Life & AD&D Insurance
    • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
  • Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
    • 100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
  • Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
  • Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
• Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
  • Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected.
• Retirement Plan (401K)
  • Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Pay

• Personal Leave Accrual
  • 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
  • 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
  • 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
• Observed Holidays
  • New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
• Medical Insurance
  • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
• Dental Insurance
  • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental: Base $1,000 Plan Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
• Vision Insurance
  • The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
• Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Basis Life & AD&D Insurance
    • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
  • Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
    • 100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
  • Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
  • Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
• Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
  • Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected.
• Retirement Plan (401K)
  • Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

Schedule

• Personal Leave Accrual
  • 0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
  • 5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
  • 15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
• Observed Holidays
  • New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
• Medical Insurance
  • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
• Dental Insurance
  • The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental: Base $1,000 Plan Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
• Vision Insurance
  • The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames