Fleet Maintenance Technician II - G121 Metra Full Time

Fleet Maintenance Technician II - G121 Metra Full Time

Salary

$21.78 Hourly

Location

Metra Transit, 814 Linwood Blvd, Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000441

Department

Transportation

Division

Maintenance

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the city's fleet of public transportation vehicles and equipment.

• Responsible for daily inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs to buses.
• Responsible for repairing, replacing, and maintaining tires and batteries. Inspects buses for damage, loose bolts, and transmission leaks.
• Washes and refuels buses daily; adding oil and fluids as needed.
• Responsible for draining air tanks, and installing and removing small electrical on vehicles.
• Responds to road calls as necessary, completes work orders, and orders parts as needed.
• Inspects safety equipment, removes and vaults fareboxes, and runs night time GFI reports.
• May work with and supervise tasks performed by community service workers.
• Withdraws revenue from fareboxes; stores revenue in the vault.
• Ensures that the supervisor is informed of all job-related issues.
• Provides transportation to Homeland Security in the event of an emergency Small or Large Buses).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fleet maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of safety precautions.
• Skill in cleaning and inspecting vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the repair or replacement of tires and batteries.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, Associate degree, Technical Certification. Minimum level of automotive repair experience. CDL permit or full endorsement. Basic knowledge of essential automotive maintenance tasks includes fluid level checks, tire changes fuel, and minor mechanical repairs. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

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
• Drivers 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
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

In the past two years have you applied for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT agency drug and alcohol testing rules?

• Yes
• No

03

If yes, did you take a pre-employment drug or alcohol test and was not hired?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

04

If yes, did you test positive, or refuse to take the pre-employment drug or alcohol test?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

05

Do you possess a valid Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following best describes your Commercial Drivers License Endorsement?

• Hazmat
• Passenger
• Tanker
• Combination of Tanker/Hazmat
• Double/Triple Trailers
• Permit Only
• Other
• None of the above

08

If you answered "other" to the above question, please specify type of Commercial Drivers License. If you answered "no" just type in N/A.

09

How many years of work experience do you have as a Fleet Maintenance Technician or related field?

• None
• 0 - 1 years
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

10

Please list and explain any work experience you with the principles and practices of vehicle maintenance and repair and with basic safety precautions.

11

How many years of Commercial Driving experience do you have?

• None
• 0-1 Year
• 1-3 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 5 Years or more

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR