Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4490636) Apply  Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician Salary $37,833.00 - $58,641.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 24-02474 Department Department of Support Services Opening Date 09/09/2024 Closing Date 11/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary The automotive/heavy equipment technician may be assigned to light automotive, heavy truck/equipment, or fire apparatus. Assignment is subject to change according to business needs. + The Light Automotive Technician will be responsible for preventive maintenance services, diagnosing and the repairing of automobiles and light trucks to include drivability, suspension systems, brake systems, engine, and transmission. + The Heavy Equipment Technician will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing commercial and diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery to include troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; reading and understanding hydraulic and electrical schematics; troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines (Cat, Cummins, Detroit); and maintaining routine maintenance schedules on all Heavy Equipment. + The Fire Apparatus Technician will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing fire apparatus to include troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; reading and understanding hydraulic and electrical schematics; troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines (Cat, Cummins, Detroit); and maintaining routine maintenance schedules. Enhances schedules on all Fire Equipment. Hiring Salary Range + Level I: $37,833 – $58,641 ($18.19 – $28.19) Grade A133 + Level II: $41,062 - $65,699 ($19.74 - $31.59 hourly) Grade B213 + Level III: $48,658 - $77,853 ($23.39 - $37.43 hourly) Grade B233 For eligible employees Fleet Management will provide skills evaluation, preparation and funding for ASE certification/re-certification in accordance with County policies. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications Level I: + High School Diploma or G.E.D + Valid driver's license + Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months according to area of assignment + 6 months automotive or heavy truck/ equipment experience + Must be able to work four 10-hour shifts from 7:00am-6:00pm (Mon -Thurs or Tue-Fri) + Schedule is subject to change according to business needs Level I is eligible for promotion to Level II upon obtaining the appropriate qualifications (see below). Level II: + High School Diploma or G.E.D + Four (4) years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles + Valid driver's license + Four (4) ASE certifications in area of assignment OR + Any combination of verifiable industry or manufacturer specific certifications will be considered, at the department's discretion, in lieu of ASE Certifications when applicable. ASE Certifications will be required within 12 months of employment + Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months according to area of assignment + A/C Recycle Recovery Certificate within 90 days of employment + Must be able to work four 10-hour shifts from 7:00am-6:00pm (Mon -Thurs or Tue-Fri) + Schedule is subject to change according to business needs Level II is eligible for promotion to Level III upon obtaining the appropriate qualifications (see below). Level III: + High School Diploma or G.E.D + Five (5) years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles + Valid driver's license + ASE Master certification in area of assignment OR + Any combination of verifiable industry or manufacturer specific certifications will be considered, at the department's discretion, in lieu of ASE Certifications when applicable. ASE Certifications will be required within 12 months of employment + Refrigerant License within 90 days of employment + Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months according to area of assignment + Must be able to work four 10-hour shifts from 7:00am-6:00pm (Mon -Thurs or Tue-Fri) + Schedule is subject to change according to business needs Other Job Requirements/Information + This job is safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. + This job may require on-call rotation according to area of assignment. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://secure.neogov.com/employers/class\_spec/detailed\_class\_specification.cfm?ClassSpecID=18593) for Level I, here (https://secure.neogov.com/employers/class\_spec/detailed\_class\_specification.cfm?ClassSpecID=18594) for Level II, and here for Level III. Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/supportservices) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D? + Yes + No 02 How many years of light automotive repair and/or preventive maintenance experience do you possess? + Less than 6 months + 6 months to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 5 years + 5 years or more 03 How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing fire apparatus and/or heavy equipment and vehicles? + Less than 6 months + 6 months to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 5 years + 5 years or more 04 Please describe your experience with repairing fire apparatus/heavy equipment and vehicles. If none, please type N/A. 05 Do you have experience in specialized equipment such as Fire Apparatus or construction equipment? + Yes + No 06 If yes, please describe your experience. If no, type N/A. 07 Do you have at least four (4) current ASE certifications or Master Technician Certifications? + Yes + No 08 If yes, please name certification. If no, please write N/A in the answer box. 09 Do you have any industry specific mechanic certification(s), other than ASE? + Yes + No 10 If yes, please name the other certification(s). If none, type N/A. 11 Current assignments available are four 10-hour shifts from 7:00am to 6:00pm, either on Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday (Shift assignments may change according to business needs). Can you work during these shifts? + Yes + No 12 Do you possess a valid driver's license from your state of residency? Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com