Fleet Maintenance Technician III - G121 - Fleet Management

Salary: $21.78 Hourly
Location : Public Works, 1152 Cusseta Rd, Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-00000270
Department: Public Works
Division: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for servicing the equipment and vehicles of the Columbus Consolidated Government.

• Repairs and services small engines, weed eaters, blowers, edgers, chainsaws, zeroturn mowers, walk behind mowers, gold carts, emergency generators, electrical systems, exhaust systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs minor and major work and repairs.
• Fabricates parts as needed to complete work; installs safety equipment.
• Orders parts.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Maintains work orders and records labor and parts used.
• Installs vehicle numbers on equipment.
• Transports equipment to vendors for warranty work.
• Travels to work sites to perform on site repairs.
• Supervises and trains inmates; maintains records of inmates' training progress.
• Opens and closes work orders; enters information into the activity log
• Repairs and replaces major assemblies and subcomponents.
• Maintains shop equipment and tools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical principles, hydraulics, electronics, welding, fabricating, diesel and gas engine repairs.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of the use of service tools and equipment, including diagnostic test equipment.
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices.
• Skill in the operation of computers.
• Skill in the operation of trucks and forklifts.
• Skill in reading and understanding blueprints and schematics.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. The employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six (6) months but may be altered.

Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, computer room, stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.


Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
01


Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02


How many years of experience in this area do you have?

• None
• 0 - 1
• 1 - 3
• 3 - 5
• 5 years or more

03


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of work experience do you as a fleet maintenance technician or related field.
05


Please list and explain any work experience you have with the repair and parts manuals and safety procedures and precautions.
06


Please list and explain any work experience you have in the operation of testing and diagnostic equipment.
07


Please list any work experience you have with supervising, directing, and assigning the work of inmates and probationers or related field.
Required Question