HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Salary: $48,093.00 - $89,453.00 Annually
Location : FULTON COUNTY ATLANTA, GA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Department: Real Estate and Asset Management
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade:: 13

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
Please refrain from attaching personal and identifiable information: Driver's License, Photo on Resumes, DD214, Vaccination cards, etc
Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in heavy equipment technology or a related field; supplemented by one year of experience in heavy equipment service repairs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

Specific License or Certification Required: Valid state of Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and hazardous endorsements (to be obtained within six (6) months of employment) ; Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification for heavy trucks is preferred.


Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities : Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans' Preference:

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans' Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here .
Examination:
The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. The application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER ALLOCATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to servicing and repairing heavy trucks and off-road equipment, including inspecting, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, asphalt spreaders, mechanical loaders, trailers, tractors, and heavy trucks; overhauling and rebuilding heavy trucks and equipment; and loading, unloading, and hauling heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Technician is distinguished from Equipment Mechanic Supervisor in that the former performs duties related to heavy trucks and off-road equipment service and repair, whereas the latter supervises assigned staff performing automotive and/or heavy equipment service and repair.

Essential Functions:
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 lead direction to assigned staff, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, monitoring employee performance, interpreting policies and procedures, and resolving staff issues.


Services or replaces components in heavy equipment systems, such as brake, electrical, heating and cooling, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, final drives, bulldozer undercarriages, and transmission.


Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, overhauls and tests brake systems, truck steering and suspension systems, heating and cooling systems, gas and diesel internal combustion engines, and transmission and axel assemblies.


Diagnoses off-road equipment failure, whether powertrain, hydraulic, undercarriage, final drive, or electronic problems.


Loads, unloads, and transports heavy trucks and equipment in order to perform maintenance and repair work.


Performs preventive maintenance on heavy trucks and equipment, including changing all oils and filters; greasing; and checking all fluids, belts hoses, and lights.


Maintains all repair records, including parts, fluids, labor, repair work, and mileage.


Performs cleanup at end of day or when job is completed, including cleaning tools, putting tools in proper storage areas, and sweeping floors.

Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service:
We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:

Leadership under pressure - Maintains steady judgment and professionalism when responding to urgent equipment failures or time-sensitive repair needs; Prioritizes critical repairs during emergencies or high-demand operations; Guides operators on safe interim solutions when equipment issues arise.

Operational planning - Plans, schedules, and executes maintenance tasks to keep county vehicles and machinery operating reliably; Follows preventive maintenance schedules for trucks, loaders, graders, and other heavy equipment; Tracks parts, tools, and repair timelines to minimize downtime.

Adaptability & Rapid Problem Solving - Quickly diagnoses mechanical issues and adjusts repair strategies as new information emerges; Troubleshoots hydraulic, electrical, and engine problems under tight deadlines; Finds alternative repair methods when parts or resources are limited.

Team Cohesion & Communication - Works collaboratively with mechanics, operators, supervisors, and field staff to maintain safe and functional equipment; Communicates repair status clearly to operators and leadership; Coordinates with parts suppliers and other departments to complete repairs efficiently.

Safety & Risk Awareness - Identifies hazards and follows strict safety protocols to protect workers and equipment; Uses proper lockout/tagout procedures during repairs; Recognizes mechanical issues that pose safety risks and escalates them promptly.

Technical & Equipment Proficiency - Operates diagnostic tools, repair equipment, and mechanical systems with expertise; Uses computerized diagnostic systems to identify engine and electrical faults; Repairs hydraulic systems, transmissions, brakes, and diesel engines.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. 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 operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory 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 the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications.We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Human Resources Managment Department.Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree
• None of the Above

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Please indicate the field of study in which you received a college degree or college credits.
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Which best describes your experience in heavy equipment service repair?

• 0-5 months
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1 year - 2 years
• 2 years - 3 years
• 3 years - 4 years
• 4 years or more

05


Do you have a valid State of Georgia Commercial Driver's (CDL) License(Class A or B)? If yes, please upload and attach a copy to this application.

• Yes
• No

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This position requires a valid Georgia Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and hazardous endorsements to be obtained within six (6) months of employment; do you agree to this term of employment?

• yes
• no

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How long have you worked as a lead worker or supervisor of employees?

• 0 - 5 Months
• 6 Months to 1 Year
• 18 Months to 2 Years
• 30 Months to 3 Years
• 42 Months to 4 Years
• 54 Months to 5 Years
• 66 Months to 6 years
• 78 Months to 7 years
• 8 Years or More
• I have not supervised other employees.

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Are you a former federal employee that has been recently released or accepted early retirement because of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)?Note: If answered yes, please upload your notice of termination, release, or retirement in the attachment portion of this application. Please note, this letter will be required for interview consideration.

• Yes
• No

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