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Gwinnett County, GA

Maintenance Technician I

Gwinnett County, GA, Tate, Georgia, United States, 30177

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Salary:

Depends on Qualifications Location :

Gwinnett County, GA Job Type:

Full-Time Merit Job Number:

25-03321 Department:

Department of Transportation Opening Date:

08/11/2025 Closing Date:

10/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Class Summary Job Description The Department has Maintenance Technician vacancies in the Roadway Operations and Maintenance Division. The primary goal of the Division is to maintain the roads and right of ways in Gwinnett County to ensure safe driving conditions for the public works infrastructure.

Essential Duties

Operates various complex vehicles and equipment, and performs associated labor duties in the construction and maintenance of public roadways, airfields, sewer, water, and/or storm water lines or haul waste sludge to and from facilities. Maintains proper traffic control at work sites to ensure safety for both the work crew and the motoring public. Performs daily inventory checks on service trucks and obtains proper tools and/or equipment to perform job task. Transports materials and heavy equipment to various work sites. Inspects roads, airfields, bridges and right-of-way to ensure safe and efficient conditions exist. Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Cleans and repairs manholes as necessary to remove debris, obstacles and to prevent infiltration and installs and maintains sewer lines. Provides landscaping maintenance to include: grooming, clearing of branches, and maintaining grass and brush, shrubs and flowers. Improves erosion and drainage problems. Repairs pipes, and maintains roads and ditches, airfields, water mains and fire hydrants. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Other Job Requirements/Information

This job is a 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 and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Grade The grade for this position is A123, and B213. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications Maintenance Technician I A12(3) - $36,633 - $46,706

Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade

or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Valid Driver's License Some positions require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) which must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Once CDL is obtained, this position will require DOT drug testing and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Maintenance Technician II B21(3) - $43,238 - $56,209

Completion of coursework up through the eighth grade One year of related maintenance experience

or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Road Flagging Certificate (must be completed within 60 days of hire) Valid Driver's License Some positions require a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) which must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Once CDL is obtained, this position will require DOT drug testing and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here Maintenance Technician I

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 Additional Information

About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer! Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

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:

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. 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. 01

How many years of maintenance experience do you have?

none less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 or more years

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Describe your maintenance experience. If none, type N/A. 03

Do you have a valid Road Flagging Certificate?

Yes No

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Do you speak another language in addition to English?

Yes No

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If yes, what additional language(s) other than English do you speak? If none, please type N/A in the answer box. Required Question