What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance Supervisor position at Forsyth County Government?
Salary
$52,572.00 - $68,344.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03285
Department
Fleet Services
Opening Date
04/23/2025
Closing Date
5/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The purpose of this classification is to assist in supervising and coordinating activities involving maintenance and repair of the County’s fleet of automotive and mechanical equipment at multiple repair and service locations throughout the County.
Job Summary
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.
Provides direction, training, guidance, and assistance to employees; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations; responds to employee problems/concerns.
Assists in scheduling and coordinating work activities; completes service/work orders; coordinates and monitors work performed by outside service providers.
May be required to communicate across departments about project status, challenges, resources, and team members, along with updates to stakeholders and users regarding the condition and availability of vehicles and equipment.
May be requested to perform; summary reports of unit activities to report data such as volume/type of repairs, mileage, parts, and costs; prepares/submits payroll documents for payment; researches and recommends new equipment/tools for potential purchase; assists in monitoring expenditures.
Performs duties of manager in absence of same, as directed by Department Head.
Performs major repairs, overhauls, and general mechanical repair work and preventative maintenance on vehicles, light/heavy equipment, fire/emergency vehicles (if applicable), marine equipment, small engines, or other automotive/mechanical equipment.
Inspects, tests, and diagnoses problems involving various systems of vehicles or equipment, such as gasoline/diesel engines, ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, transmissions, differentials, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, drive train systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, exhaust systems, emission systems, inflatable restraint systems, heating/air conditioning systems, windows, lighting systems, or horns.
Examines vehicles to determine necessary repair or maintenance work; conducts diagnostic computer testing; consults with drivers or equipment operators to obtain input on problems, assist in diagnosing problems, or prevent future problems; assesses body damage to vehicles; determines parts/supplies necessary to conduct repairs.
Performs appropriate repair, removal, replacement, rebuilding, or maintenance work on vehicle/equipment systems and components; removes or replaces brakes, brake pads, wheels, steering components, shocks, transmissions, vehicle cylinder heads, differentials, suspension springs, starters, alternators, water pumps, thermostats, radiators, flywheels, fuel injectors, and other components; turns, replaces, or resurfaces rotors/drums; replaces rings, bearings, and universal joints; repairs/replaces clutches; rebuilds generators and carburetors; relines brakes; removes or replaces engines, engine parts, and engine gaskets; checks engine timing and performance; grinds valves; rebuilds wheel cylinders; replaces disk calipers; installs, removes, repairs or replaces doors, lifts, seats, radios, lights, windows, mirrors, or emergency sirens.
Performs general welding work; rebuilds equipment; repairs broken/cracked parts or fabricates new parts; cuts metal and welds metal components. Assists in diagnosing and cost estimating on accident/incident damage to vehicles.
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; pumps fuel into vehicles; checks fluid levels and replaces fluids as needed; drains/replaces oil; changes/replaces filters and batteries; removes/replaces belts, hoses, fuses, bulbs, blades, skids, and other parts; flushes radiators and coolant systems; replaces spark plugs and wires; lubricates mechanical parts and greases equipment; services air conditioning systems; checks air pressure level of tires; patches holes/punctures in tires; repairs/replaces damaged tires; rotates and balances tires.
Tests vehicles, machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; conducts road tests of vehicles undergoing repair.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining, and testing vehicles and equipment, which may include a service truck, fuel truck, motor grader, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, fire apparatus, boat, jet ski, outboard motor, small engine, tractor mower, bush hog, side arm, chain saw, extraction tools, (if applicable), forklift, auto crane, vehicle lift, hydraulic jack, tire machine, battery charger, air conditioning charger, brake lathe, welder, cutting torch, drill press, air compressor, generator, pressure washer, gauges, meters, diagnostic instruments, or mechanic tools.
Transports, loads, and unloads various equipment, parts, and materials used in projects.
Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles/equipment at work sites or on the road.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools/equipment in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, calibrating tools, washing/cleaning vehicles and equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Maintains inventory of department equipment, parts, tires, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; researches sources, availability, and prices of parts; picks up/delivers materials as needed; conducts periodic inventory counts.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports accidents and incidents.
Maintains vehicle/equipment service records, warranty records, or other documentation of work activities.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, payroll sheets, work orders, maintenance records, mileage records, timesheets, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, time sheets, checklists, work requests, maintenance records, oil sample graphs, parts manuals, service manuals, diagrams, schematics, specifications, technical bulletins, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendor/suppliers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintains an awareness of new practices, procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college or university with training emphasis in mechanics and automotive/mechanical maintenance; supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible experience and/or training that includes mechanics, automotive/mechanical maintenance, welding/body work, heavy equipment operation, and vehicle operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job including automotive shop leadership and management experience.. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician Certification from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Prefer valid Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery Certification. Operation of heavy equipment requires possession and maintenance of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
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Do you have a Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in mechanics and automotive/mechanical maintenance?
Do you have four (4) years of progressively responsible experience and/or training that includes mechanics, automotive/mechanical maintenance, welding/body work, heavy equipment operation, and vehicle operation?
Do you have an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence?
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
$52,572.00 - $68,344.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03285
Department
Fleet Services
Opening Date
04/23/2025
Closing Date
5/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The purpose of this classification is to assist in supervising and coordinating activities involving maintenance and repair of the County’s fleet of automotive and mechanical equipment at multiple repair and service locations throughout the County.
Job Summary
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.
Provides direction, training, guidance, and assistance to employees; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations; responds to employee problems/concerns.
Assists in scheduling and coordinating work activities; completes service/work orders; coordinates and monitors work performed by outside service providers.
May be required to communicate across departments about project status, challenges, resources, and team members, along with updates to stakeholders and users regarding the condition and availability of vehicles and equipment.
May be requested to perform; summary reports of unit activities to report data such as volume/type of repairs, mileage, parts, and costs; prepares/submits payroll documents for payment; researches and recommends new equipment/tools for potential purchase; assists in monitoring expenditures.
Performs duties of manager in absence of same, as directed by Department Head.
Performs major repairs, overhauls, and general mechanical repair work and preventative maintenance on vehicles, light/heavy equipment, fire/emergency vehicles (if applicable), marine equipment, small engines, or other automotive/mechanical equipment.
Inspects, tests, and diagnoses problems involving various systems of vehicles or equipment, such as gasoline/diesel engines, ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, transmissions, differentials, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, drive train systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, exhaust systems, emission systems, inflatable restraint systems, heating/air conditioning systems, windows, lighting systems, or horns.
Examines vehicles to determine necessary repair or maintenance work; conducts diagnostic computer testing; consults with drivers or equipment operators to obtain input on problems, assist in diagnosing problems, or prevent future problems; assesses body damage to vehicles; determines parts/supplies necessary to conduct repairs.
Performs appropriate repair, removal, replacement, rebuilding, or maintenance work on vehicle/equipment systems and components; removes or replaces brakes, brake pads, wheels, steering components, shocks, transmissions, vehicle cylinder heads, differentials, suspension springs, starters, alternators, water pumps, thermostats, radiators, flywheels, fuel injectors, and other components; turns, replaces, or resurfaces rotors/drums; replaces rings, bearings, and universal joints; repairs/replaces clutches; rebuilds generators and carburetors; relines brakes; removes or replaces engines, engine parts, and engine gaskets; checks engine timing and performance; grinds valves; rebuilds wheel cylinders; replaces disk calipers; installs, removes, repairs or replaces doors, lifts, seats, radios, lights, windows, mirrors, or emergency sirens.
Performs general welding work; rebuilds equipment; repairs broken/cracked parts or fabricates new parts; cuts metal and welds metal components. Assists in diagnosing and cost estimating on accident/incident damage to vehicles.
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment; pumps fuel into vehicles; checks fluid levels and replaces fluids as needed; drains/replaces oil; changes/replaces filters and batteries; removes/replaces belts, hoses, fuses, bulbs, blades, skids, and other parts; flushes radiators and coolant systems; replaces spark plugs and wires; lubricates mechanical parts and greases equipment; services air conditioning systems; checks air pressure level of tires; patches holes/punctures in tires; repairs/replaces damaged tires; rotates and balances tires.
Tests vehicles, machinery, equipment, and parts for proper operations; conducts road tests of vehicles undergoing repair.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining, and testing vehicles and equipment, which may include a service truck, fuel truck, motor grader, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, fire apparatus, boat, jet ski, outboard motor, small engine, tractor mower, bush hog, side arm, chain saw, extraction tools, (if applicable), forklift, auto crane, vehicle lift, hydraulic jack, tire machine, battery charger, air conditioning charger, brake lathe, welder, cutting torch, drill press, air compressor, generator, pressure washer, gauges, meters, diagnostic instruments, or mechanic tools.
Transports, loads, and unloads various equipment, parts, and materials used in projects.
Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles/equipment at work sites or on the road.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep tools/equipment in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, calibrating tools, washing/cleaning vehicles and equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Maintains inventory of department equipment, parts, tires, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; researches sources, availability, and prices of parts; picks up/delivers materials as needed; conducts periodic inventory counts.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports accidents and incidents.
Maintains vehicle/equipment service records, warranty records, or other documentation of work activities.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, payroll sheets, work orders, maintenance records, mileage records, timesheets, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, time sheets, checklists, work requests, maintenance records, oil sample graphs, parts manuals, service manuals, diagrams, schematics, specifications, technical bulletins, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendor/suppliers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintains an awareness of new practices, procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Vocational/Technical degree from an accredited college or university with training emphasis in mechanics and automotive/mechanical maintenance; supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible experience and/or training that includes mechanics, automotive/mechanical maintenance, welding/body work, heavy equipment operation, and vehicle operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job including automotive shop leadership and management experience.. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician Certification from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Prefer valid Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery Certification. Operation of heavy equipment requires possession and maintenance of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time Employees
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
- Base $1,000 Plan
- Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance And AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in mechanics and automotive/mechanical maintenance?
- Yes
- No
Do you have four (4) years of progressively responsible experience and/or training that includes mechanics, automotive/mechanical maintenance, welding/body work, heavy equipment operation, and vehicle operation?
- Yes
- No
Do you have an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence?
- Yes
- No
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm
Salary : $52,572 - $68,344
