The Dougherty County Public Works Department has a vacancy for a Mechanic III.Employee in this position is responsible for, but not limited to: overseeing and performing repairs and basic maintenance work on County vehicles and heavy equipment. Essential tasks may include the following: repairing brakes, electrical and air conditioning systems and tires; replacing engines, transmissions and tires; performing tune-ups; emptying and replacing oil and changing filters. Performs other related duties as assigned.High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in gasoline/diesel mechanic, heavy equipment or small engine repair or any related equivalent combination of education, training and experience which will provide the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of the position. Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial, Class B, driver’s license with Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME) or be able to obtain endorsement within the first six (6) months of employment. ASE or TMAC certifications preferred. PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER’S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y E M P L O Y E RDon’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook @ Dougherty County Commission Human Resources