Questions regarding this posting can be directed to:
Ware County Human Resources
305 Oak St, Suite 227
Waycross, GA 31503
912-287-4333 (p), 912-287-2494 (f)
Theresa Bailey, CHRM, Human Resources Director
tbailey@warecounty.com
Shumekia Brown, HR Assistant
sbrown@warecounty.com

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JOB TITLE: Automotive Mechanic
DEPARTMENT: Vehicle Maintenance, Ware County
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining a variety of vehicles.

MAJOR DUTIES:
• Performs engine, exhaust electrical, brake, and transmission repairs on assigned vehicles.
• Conducts scheduled preventive maintenance functions, including checking the condition and operation of batteries, tires, lights, transmissions, exhaust systems, and brakes.
• Repairs lighting systems on vehicles.
• Inspects and repairs fuel systems on vehicles, including repairing carburetors and fuel injectors.
• Inspects and repairs air-conditioning systems, including repairing Freon leaks, compressor lines, wires, evaporator cores, and compressor components.
• Inspects and repairs heating systems, including repairing heater lines and cores.
• Performs major and minor engine repairs, including repairing pumping and electrical systems.
• Manages the departmental work order system; orders and stores parts and delegates repair tasks.
• Performs emergency repairs on vehicles as necessary; troubleshoots equipment failures at job sites.
• Maintains the shop and assigned tools.
• Completes and signs work orders according to service rendered.
 Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of the operating principles and mechanical repair of engines.
• Skill in diagnosing defects in automotive equipment.
• Skill in repairing vehicles.
• Skill in welding and fabricating parts.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Shop Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions requiring the use of judgment. The supervisor reviews most of the completed work with respect to the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include safety procedures, preventive maintenance work sheets, and operating, maintenance and parts manuals. These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work of this position consists of related duties in automotive maintenance and repair.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair county vehicles. Successful performance in this position helps assure that county vehicles are properly maintained and ready for use.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers and other county employees.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed with the employee standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in a shop or outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dirt, dust, grease, irritating chemicals, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work may require protective devices such as masks.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• 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