Maintenance Technician I, II, II- Repair and Maintenance Water Resources

Responsibilities Maintenance Technician I: This is the first level in the maintenance technician series. Incumbents are being trained on the job for heavy equipment operation and repair of public works infrastructure. This position is a Grade A12(3). Maintenance Technician II: This is a broad classification in which incumbents are responsible for operating heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of public works infrastructure and assisting in training new employees. This position is a Grade B21(3). Maintenance Technician III: This is a broad classification in which incumbents are responsible for serving as a lead on the crew, training personnel, and operating heavy equipment and performing associated labor duties in the construction, repair and maintenance of public works infrastructure to include roadways, sewer, water and/or storm water lines. This position is a Grade B22(3). Other Job Requirements/Information This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. This position may require 24-hour on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Qualifications Maintenance Technician I: Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will be considered Valid driver's license Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 6 months of employment Maintenance Technician II Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade One year of related public works maintenance experience Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered Valid driver's license Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment CPR/First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 6 months Road Flagging Certificate must be obtained within 6 months Trench and Excavation Certificate must be obtained within 6 months Confined Space Certificate must be obtained within 6 months Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job Maintenance Technician III Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade Three years of related public works maintenance experience Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered Valid driver's license Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment; CPR/First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 6 months Road Flagging Certificate must be obtained within 6 months Trench and Excavation Certificate must be obtained within 6 months Confined Space Certificate must be obtained within 6 months Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click one of the links below; Level I Level II Level III Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here . Physical Requirements: Depending upon area of assignment: Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises and travel.This position require: 24 hours on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts. 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