Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Major Duties

• Inspects, diagnoses, services, repairs and performs scheduled maintenance on gas and diesel-powered heavy trucks, roads maintenance equipment, and other related equipment.
• Performs complex diagnoses of vehicles using computer systems or manuals.
• Repairs engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical systems, air conditioning, fuel systems, computer systems, emissions systems, front or rear ends and components, and performs wheel alignments.
• Performs other vehicular mechanical repairs as necessary.
• Maintains emergency vehicle’s service records for work performed, including documenting labor and parts used.
• Completes service records for work performed, including documenting labor and parts used.
• Initiates purchase orders and issues parts, supplies, tools, and equipment as necessary.
• Responds to emergency road assistance calls for disable city vehicles and equipment.
• Makes recommendations for repair, modification, and disposal of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Uses a wide variety of test equipment.
• Maintains and repairs equipment related to fuel delivery and sites to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Refers service support to other department’s facilities as necessary, and coordinates the prioritization and completion of service of other department’s equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED with additional vocational training or certification in automotive repair or a related field.
• Three years of automotive repair experience including one year at the journeyman level in the repair and maintenance of gas and diesel powered heavy trucks, road maintenance equipment, and other related equipment.
• A valid Georgia driver’s license.
• To obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), within six (6) months of starting employment in this classification.