Salary : $23.25 - $37.21 Hourly

Location : Marietta, GA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 02911

Department : Fleet

Opening Date : 01 / 02 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Grade Code : 108

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to perform maintenance and repair or County-owned vehicles and equipment and to provide lead guidance and training to less experienced Automotive Technicians.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions in this class take the lead in performing the most complex diagnosis and repair of fleet vehicles, including full engine, transmission, and rear-end work.

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 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 routine and complex repairs on 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.

• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles : 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

or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license; must possess or obtain, and maintain three (3) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications within one year.

Data Utilization

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and / or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and / or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization

Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and / or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications.

Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and / or objects.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and / or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages;

the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning

Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the 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, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds);

may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals.

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, confined spaces, 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.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

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.

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

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. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and / or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Educational Background : Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

If you have a college degree or vocational / technical diploma, what was your major area of study? Enter N / A if this does not apply.

What type of driver's license do you have?

• Commercial Driver's License - B
• Commercial Driver's License - A
• Non CDL; regular class license
• No driver's license

How many years of experience do you have as an automobile technician?

• No experience
• Less than four years of experience
• Four to six years of experience
• Six to eight years of experience
• More than eight years of experience

How many years of experience do you have in the mechanical repair of vehicles?

• No experience
• Less than five year of experience
• Five to seven years of experience
• Seven to nine years of experience
• More than nine years of experience

Please explain in detail your experience as an automobile technician and / or your experience in the mechanical repair of vehicles.

Enter N / A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.

How many Automotive Service Excellence certifications (ASE) do you have?

• None
• Less than three certifications
• Three to five certifications
• More than five certifications

Please list any Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications you have or any automotive certifications from any major automotive company or dealership.

Enter N / A if not applicable. See resume will not be accepted.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements : a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), a physical, and a drug screen.

Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

Required Question

Last updated : 2024-03-08