Columbus Consolidated Government
Fleet Maintenance Technician Technician I - G116 Public Works
Columbus Consolidated Government, Columbus, Georgia, United States, 31900
Salary:
$17.56 Hourly Location :
Columbus, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
2025-00000312 Department:
Public Works Division:
Fleet Management Opening Date:
08/29/2025 Closing Date:
9/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for servicing the equipment and vehicles of the Columbus Consolidated Government fleet. Performs inspections and preventive maintenance on light vehicles and is periodically required to work in the tire repair shop. Supervises and trains inmates; maintains records on inmates. Creates work orders and records. Opens request orders for parts. Processes vehicles for salvage and sale at the annual city auction. Repairs, maintains and calibrates shop equipment and tools. Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations and work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service. May require driving shop-assigned inmates to and from the prison on a periodic basis. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance. Knowledge of the use of shop equipment and tools. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skill in the use of computers. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six months but may be altered. Physical Requirements The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Standing - for sustained periods of time. Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word. Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structur Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. The work is typically performed in an office, library, computer room, stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:
Low-cost Medical Insurance Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave PERK Time Off Retirement Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan Free and Discounted Services Employee Assistance Program Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie Tickets Free Notary Services Ride a Metra Bus for Free Free Mulch Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection Driver's Training for Employee Dependents Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts River Center Discounts Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well. 01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
No High School Diploma GED High School Diploma Technical College Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate's Degree
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
03
How many years of Fleet Maintenance experience do you have?
None 0 - 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 years or more
04
Please list and explain any work experience you have with automotive repair and maintenance. 05
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the use of service tools and equipment, including diagnostic test equipment. Required Question
$17.56 Hourly Location :
Columbus, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
2025-00000312 Department:
Public Works Division:
Fleet Management Opening Date:
08/29/2025 Closing Date:
9/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for servicing the equipment and vehicles of the Columbus Consolidated Government fleet. Performs inspections and preventive maintenance on light vehicles and is periodically required to work in the tire repair shop. Supervises and trains inmates; maintains records on inmates. Creates work orders and records. Opens request orders for parts. Processes vehicles for salvage and sale at the annual city auction. Repairs, maintains and calibrates shop equipment and tools. Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations and work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service. May require driving shop-assigned inmates to and from the prison on a periodic basis. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance. Knowledge of the use of shop equipment and tools. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skill in the use of computers. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. This position is required to supervise state inmate labor. Employee must pass the Department of Corrections three-day certification within the time frame required by this department which is normally six months but may be altered. Physical Requirements The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Standing - for sustained periods of time. Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word. Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structur Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. The work is typically performed in an office, library, computer room, stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:
Low-cost Medical Insurance Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave PERK Time Off Retirement Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan Free and Discounted Services Employee Assistance Program Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie Tickets Free Notary Services Ride a Metra Bus for Free Free Mulch Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection Driver's Training for Employee Dependents Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts River Center Discounts Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well. 01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
No High School Diploma GED High School Diploma Technical College Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate's Degree
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
03
How many years of Fleet Maintenance experience do you have?
None 0 - 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 years or more
04
Please list and explain any work experience you have with automotive repair and maintenance. 05
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the use of service tools and equipment, including diagnostic test equipment. Required Question