Truck/Equipment Technician III - Fleet

Essential Functions

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment.

Performs inspections: inspects and tests all truck and heavy equipment systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, hydraulics, HVAC and emissions; completes or revises work order for repairs; obtains required parts; performs emission tests per frequency and criteria specified by state law; inspects and tests completed work; and updates required records.

Performs routine and complex repairs on trucks and heavy equipment: gathers information from equipment operator reports, fault codes and other diagnostic data; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; identifies items needing repair; completes required repairs; and ensures operation and performance is within specified limits.

Performs preventive maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment: checks and replaces fluids; drains and replaces oil; collects and recovers Freon; changes and replaces filters; lubricates mechanical parts; installs and replaces blades; rotates, mounts and balances tires; replaces tires, belts, and hoses; checks and replaces batteries; greases equipment; flushes radiators; and performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned.

Determines amount of materials required for projects: gathers equipment, parts and supplies; assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials.

Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; and operates and maintains basic mechanics tool kit and/or vehicle-specific maintenance tool sets.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational training
• Four years as an automobile technician
• Three or more current Automotive or Truck Service Excellence (ASE) certifications preferred

Physical Abilities

• Ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds)
• Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals
• Ability to communicate orally

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, machinery, or electric currents

EEO Statement

Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Supplemental Questions

• I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration.
• I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
• Yes
  No
• High School Diploma or GED
  Some College
  Associate Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Advanced Degree
  None of the above
• What was your major area of study?
• Commercial Driver's license- A
  Commercial Driver's license- B
  Non CDL; regular class license
  No driver's license
• How many years of experience do you have as an automobile technician?
• Please describe in detail your experience as an automobile technician.
• Yes
  Four automotive/equipment certifications from any major automotive/equipment company or dealership
  N/A
• I currently possess the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and a valid Commercial Driver's License.
  I do not currently possess the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and/or Commercial Driver's License, but I am willing to obtain within a certain timeframe established by the department.
  I do not currently possess the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications and/or Commercial Driver's License, and I am NOT willing to obtain within a certain timeframe established by the department.
• Yes