Fleet Maintenance Technician III

FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

Job Code: 12120 Salary Grade: 13 FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to perform preventive maintenance repairs and parts fabrication on County-owned vehicles.

This classification is safety sensitive subject to random drug testing in accordance with the Countys Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Operates or uses various machinery equipment power tools hand tools and supplies to complete work assignments; operates and maintains vehicle maintenance equipment; maintains a mechanics tool set; and maintains vehicle-specific tool kits.

Performs vehicle inspections; inspects and tests all vehicle systems including drive train engine operation transmission operation suspension steering brakes electrical system 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 scheduled preventive maintenance; changes oil air filters fuel filters and windshield wipers as required; inspects tires for wear or damage; and arranges replacement as needed.

Repairs vehicles; gathers information from vehicle operator reports fault codes and other diagnostic data; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; identifies items needing repair; completes required repairs; and ensures vehicle operation and performance is within specified limits.

Verifies outside vendor repair work; reviews description of repair work done; verifies repairs were performed correctly and that the repair resolved the problem; and ensures that the vehicle is safe to operate.

Prepares and commissions new equipment and accessories; completes records for new equipment; adds stencil numbers; and installs accessories such as fire extinguishers first aid kits etc.

Decommissions vehicles; removes County decals equipment accessories and other property; and ensures vehicle is ready for disposition.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required with vocational or technical training in automotive repair or a related field; two years of experience in automotive maintenance and repair; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license. Some positions may be required to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) appropriate for the level of equipment operated within six (6) months of starting employment in this classification.