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.

• Performs preventive maintenance functions by checking antifreeze, belts, batteries, brakes, lights, transmissions, exhaust systems, hydraulic systems, tires and safety equipment on a variety of gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, including bulldozers, motor graders, backhoes, tractors, dump trucks, and mowing tractors.
• Inspects, performs preventive maintenance and services a variety of gas, diesel, hydraulic and electrical equipment and vehicles; uses a variety of testing procedures and equipment to diagnose problems; replaces, repairs and/or rebuilds defective or worn parts and systems to restore vehicles and equipment to good working condition. Work ranges from preventive maintenance to overhauling vehicle and equipment parts and systems including engines, transmissions, brakes, tires, electric and hydraulic parts, exhaust systems, etc.
• Performs corrective maintenance procedures on heavy equipment, including transmission, hydraulic, electrical, paint and body, and various degrees of engine repair.
• Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance procedures such as tune-ups, oil and filter changes, and heating and air conditioning repair.
• Performs a variety of engine diagnosis procedures.
• Replaces parts on equipment, such as tires, blades, cutting bits, buckets, and root rakes; assists in maintaining parts inventory.
• Test drives vehicles and equipment to ensure proper working conditions.
• Transports vehicles and equipment to outside shops for repairs as needed.
• Performs emergency repairs on vehicles as necessary; troubleshoots equipment failures at job sites and at the landfill.
• Installs additional accessories on vehicles and equipment; installs, maintains, and repairs various pumps.
• Maintains the shop and assigned tools
• May repair and paint damaged parts on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains logs of work performed and parts used; maintains equipment and vehicle records.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Operates a vehicle lift, brake lathe, flush machine, air conditioner recovery machine volt and amp machine, mechanic’s tools, hand tools, power tools, pick-up truck, diagnostic equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Attends safety meetings
• Washes and waxes vehicles; checks air pressure and fluids in vehicles
• In emergency situations, employee in this classification may be required to cut trees and clear drains, fuel equipment, direct traffic, and assist in emergency first aid and/or transportation.
• Assists with snow removal operations
• Performs other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of the operating principles and mechanical repair of engines.
• Skill in diagnosing defects in automotive and heavy equipment.
• Skill in repairing vehicles.
• Skill in operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

High school diploma or GED; three years of experience in vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia appropriate class Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

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 and descriptive 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 rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy 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, depth, texture, 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, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

Whitfield County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.