Fleet Mechanic - D​/P

Fleet Mechanic D/P Locations

• Plant Vogtle-Waynesboro, GA

This role falls under a union contract and pay is non-negotiable. $6171 Monthly. $35.60 Hourly

This position is part of a developmental program (D/P) for a qualified mechanic at a Georgia Power Fleet Service Facility. This is a maximum 4-year apprenticeship program. The length of time to complete the program is based on the candidate's current skill level, knowledge, experience and abilities regarding the maintenance of light duty and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

This position requires availability and accessibility in times of emergency, including storm duty which may require working evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and out of state travel. A candidate must live within a 1-hour commute of the designated work location OR be willing to immediately relocate to the area at their own expense. No relocation benefits are currently available. Candidate must be available to work evening hours, which will be determined upon hire.

A collective bargaining unit, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union Number 84, covers this position. Membership is optional. This job is governed by a statewide seniority process which determines individual work locations.

• Diagnose and perform major and minor repairs to gasoline and diesel engines, involving inspection and replacement of broken or worn parts.
• Diagnose, repair and overhaul power transmission systems, including clutches, automatic and standard transmissions, differential units, gears, bearings, universal joints and hydraulic units.
• Inspect service and repair vehicle braking systems.
• Diagnose, repair and adjust steering mechanisms and other controls.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle air conditioning systems.
• Repair vehicle body and chassis parts using hand and power tools, electric arc and oxyacetylene welding equipment.
• Road test vehicles; drive truck or equipment as required; inspect vehicles in the shop and field.
• Diagnose engine, chassis, drive train systems using PC based diagnostic equipment.
• Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic and other needed repairs in the field. Perform preventive maintenance work, DOT inspections, minor and major repairs on aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, trenchers, construction equipment, medium and heavy trucks, automobiles, light trucks and other equipment.
• Read and interpret manuals, drawings, inspections forms and specifications.
• Perform welding work on vehicles, equipment and tools; fabricate metal parts for vehicles, equipment, tools, tanks, plates, grates; straighten and repair bent vehicles, equipment and tools; fabricate and install bumpers, ladder racks, toolboxes, pipe railings.
• Test aerial devices requiring operating the platform at elevated heights – must be able to work at heights on a routine basis.
• Adhere with safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Focus on customer service is a must.

• Documented completion of a 2-year vocational/technical school program in automotive or diesel technology study.
• OR 4 years or more work experience in a Fleet maintenance facility or military Wheel Vehicle maintenance experience in MOS: 3521, 3522, 3524, 91B, 91L, and 2T3X2.
• OR a combination of related work experience in a Fleet maintenance facility (or military Wheel Vehicle maintenance experience) AND training/coursework completed in automotive or diesel study totaling 4 years.
• OR successful completion of a high school automotive/diesel work base learning program and obtain an automotive/diesel certificate. Note, a successful selected candidate will be in the DP mechanic program for a minimum of 4 years.

• Ability to perform hydraulic, electronic, mechanical, maintenance and repairs on medium/heavy duty trucks, aerial devices, light vehicles, forklifts, and other specialized fleet equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles, air conditioning, diesel/gasoline engines, automatic transmission, braking systems, electrical systems and electronics, basic cutting/welding, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to use PC based software to troubleshoot and…