Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician

Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician

Salary

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Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03922

Department

Department of Support Services

Opening Date

07/03/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

The Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician is an essential role, responsible for performing automotive maintenance and services for fleet vehicles, equipment, and apparatus servicing Gwinnett County. This position requires consistent, reliable attendance and may involve work during emergencies, inclement weather, holidays, or other circumstances when normal operations are disrupted. 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 repairing of automobiles and light trucks, including 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, including 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, including 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.

Hiring Salary Range

• Level I: $44,968.00 - $71,948.00 ($21.61 - $34.59/hour) - Grade B21(3)
• Level II: $53,286.00 - $85,258.00 ($25.61 - $40.98/hour) - Grade B23(3)
• Level III: $63,017.00 - $100,827.00 ($30.39 - $48.47/hour) - Grade B32(3)

For eligible employees, Fleet Management will provide skills evaluation, preparation and funding for ASE certification/re-certification in accordance with County policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Valid Georgia drivers license
• Commercial Driver's License within 12 months according to the area of assignment
• 2 years of experience in mechanical and automotive maintenance, including electrical repair, system diagnosis, installation, and upfitting of various automotive systems.
• Must be able to work four 10-hour shifts from 7:00am-6:00pm (Mon-Thurs or Tue-Fri) and be eligible to work on call as needed.
• 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 in mechanical and automotive maintenance, including electrical repair, system diagnosis, installation, and upfitting of various automotive systems
• Valid Georgia drivers license
• Four (4) ASE certifications in area of assignment OR
• any combination of verifiable industry or manufacturer-specific certifications will be considered, at the departments discretion, instead 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 Refrigerant license or Section 609 certification from the Environmental Protection Agency within twelve (12) months
• Emergency Vehicle Technician according to the area of assignment
• Must be able to work four 10-hour shifts from 7:00am-6:00pm (Mon-Thurs or Tue-Fri) and be eligible to work on call as needed.
• 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 in mechanical and automotive maintenance, including electrical repair, system diagnosis, installation, and upfitting of various automotive systems.
• Valid Georgia drivers license
• ASE Master certification in the area of assignment OR
• Any combination of verifiable industry or manufacturer-specific certifications will be considered, at the departments discretion, in lieu of ASE Certifications when applicable. ASE Certifications will be required within 12 months of employment
• A/C Refrigerant license or Section 609 certification from the Environmental Protection Agency within twelve (12) months
• Emergency Vehicle Technician according to the area of assignment
• 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) and be eligible to work on call as needed.
• 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 for Level I, here for Level II, and here for Level III.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

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

Department of Support Services: For more information about this department, click here.

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of Americas 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 countys 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. Gwinnetts 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 Boards 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
• 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.

01

How many years of experience do you have in mechanical and automotive maintenance, including electrical repair, system diagnosis, installation, and upfitting of various automotive systems?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 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 or more

02

Describe in detail your experience with mechanical and automotive preventative maintenance. If none, please type N/A.

03

How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and vehicles?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 years
• 1 years 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 or more

04

Describe in detail your experience maintaining and repairing 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 specialized equipment 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 list the certifications you have. If none, please type N/A.

09

Do you have any industry specific mechanic certification(s), other than ASE?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please name the certification(s), other than ASE. 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

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com