Peach County - Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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Job Summary
Performs preventive maintenance and routine servicing of Department vehicles; replaces fuel filters, air filters, windshield wipers, bulbs, oil and oil filters, batteries, spark plugs and fan belts; ensures fluids levels are appropriate; checks tire pressure; and maintains vehicle preventive maintenance schedules.
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces valves, carburetors, timing, linkages, clutch, fuel injector systems, hydraulic systems (pumps, valves and lines), compressors, tracks, air brake systems or other brakes, emission system, and other adjustments related to heavy vehicles.
Removes and replaces exhaust systems, shocks, stabilizers, brake shoes, bushings, gaskets, spark plugs, condensers, cables, wires, bulbs, and other devices.
Overhauls all types of brake systems, hydraulic systems, engines (gasoline and diesel), transmissions, front-ends, rear-ends, and other major repairs.
Inspects heavy and/or light vehicles for safety: checking and adjusting lights, brakes, horn, steering, emission control, tires, and other safety checks.
Services, changes, and replaces oils; lubricates chassis; packs bearings; changes hydraulic fluids; and checks differential level.
Keeps shop in order and completes all paperwork required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED with additional vocational training in automotive repair; supplemented by up to two (2) years previous experience in heavy equipment of related vehicle repair; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Please direct questions regarding this position to Chaley-Bridges@peachcounty.net
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