HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Unclassified Position In The Department Of Real Estate And Asset Management

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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 (Download PDF reader).

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.