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Overview

The Fleet Mechanic position at Georgia Power is part of a developmental program designed for qualified mechanics at a Fleet Service Facility. This apprenticeship program lasts a maximum of four years and involves maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and perform major and minor repairs to gasoline and diesel engines.
  • Repair and overhaul power transmission systems including clutches and transmissions.
  • Inspect, service, and repair vehicle braking systems.
  • Diagnose and repair steering mechanisms and controls.
  • Repair vehicle air conditioning systems.
  • Repair vehicle body and chassis parts using various tools and welding equipment.
  • Road test vehicles and inspect them in the shop and field.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and DOT inspections on various equipment.
  • Read and interpret manuals, drawings, and specifications.
  • Perform welding work and fabricate metal parts for vehicles and equipment.
  • Test aerial devices and operate platforms at elevated heights.
  • Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Documented completion of a 2-year vocational/technical school program in automotive or diesel technology study, or 4 years of work experience in a Fleet maintenance facility or military Wheel Vehicle maintenance.
  • ASE certifications, welding and/or hydraulic certifications are a plus.
  • Ability to perform hydraulic, electronic, mechanical maintenance and repairs on various vehicles and equipment.
  • Ability to use PC based software to troubleshoot and repair vehicle systems.
  • Effective communication skills and good organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and follow procedures.
  • Must have a valid State of Georgia Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
  • Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class 'A' with air brake certification.
  • Must be able to lift and/or drag up to 50 lbs of equipment.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Information

  • This role falls under a union contract and pay is non-negotiable.
  • Candidate must be available for after-hours support and storm duty.
  • Candidate must live within a 1-hour commute of the designated work location or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
  • A thorough background check, drug screen, and DOT physical exam will be conducted prior to employment.
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How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$48/hr across 30 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 77 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 54 different employers. 22 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 316 other active welding openings from 186 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

Georgia Power Company currently has 1 other opening live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), Classic Collision (9), and Gerber Collision & Glass (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $30/hr, and Atlanta at $30/hr. Atlanta is among them.

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