Master Vehicle Mechanic

Salary : $48,152.00 Annually
Location : 222 Pine Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-05-033
Department: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


The Position


The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled/mechanical work functions associated with repair and maintenance of fleet vehicles and heavy mechanical equipment.

Duties


Provides guidance, assistance and training to other staff members; assigns, monitors and evaluates work; provides technical expertise in diagnosing/repairing difficult problems.

Performs general mechanical repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance work such as dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling engines, removing/replacing transmissions, servicing automatic transmissions, etc.

Inspects, tests and repairs engine components and systems such as ignition systems, computerized engine controls, electronic fuel injection systems, steering systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, hydraulic brake systems, engine cooling systems, fuel systems, charging systems, starting systems, emission systems, air conditioning systems, etc.

Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as pumping fuel into vehicles, checking/replacing fluid levels, draining/replacing oil, changing/replacing filters, lubricating mechanical parts, rotating tires, replacing tires/belts/hoses, checking batteries, greasing equipment, flushing radiators, performing basic body repair, performing light welding and fabrication, etc.

Performs welding and fabrication tasks associated with equipment repairs.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing vehicles and equipment which may include a service truck, bus, dump truck, farm tractor, forklift, sweeper, tractor trailer, bulldozer, backhoe, end loader, fuel truck, generator, tire changer, computerized tire balancer, battery/charging system analyzer, transfer pump, air conditioner recovery/recycling machine, air wrench, air compressor, pressure washer, hydraulic jack, grease gun, tire hammer, welder, torch, metal grinder, drill press, gauges, mechanic tools, volt ohmmeter, diagnostic instruments, etc.

Performs fuel island maintenance and key validation.

Tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; reports problem situations; performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain tools and equipment in operable condition; reports faulty equipment for repair.

Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; receives incoming parts; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; obtains and/or transports parts/supplies as needed.

Makes emergency service calls for disabled vehicles at job sites or on the road.

Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, work orders, and other documents; maintains records of repair work, fuel usage, odometer readings, and other service activities.

Receives various forms, reports, work orders, invoices, diagrams, manuals, schematics, or other documentation; reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from employees, the public, or other individuals.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs general cleaning/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining vehicles, equipment, and shop areas.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications


High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in mechanics preferred; supplemented by three (3)) years previous experience and/or training involving automotive/mechanical 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 valid ASE Master Auto Mechanic certification, ASE Master Truck Mechanic certification, or EVT certification. Must possess and maintain valid Air Conditioning/CFC Recovery certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License, a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License is preferred..

Core Competencies & ADA Compliance


Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. 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 variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information.


Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires 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 the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 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.
The City of Albany, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Employer Paid: Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Optional:Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 457(b) Plan

Whole Life Insurance, Critical illness Insurance, Discounted YMCA Membership