Job Description
Salary: $52,980.00 - $63,112.00 Annually
Location : Athens, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-1729-2
Department: Transit
Division: Maint Non-Line
Opening Date: 11/15/2025
Purpose & Job Related Requirements Transit Mechanic (Tools Provided) About the Job If you like working with your hands, solving problems, and keeping things running, this job's for you. As a
Transit Mechanic , you'll work on buses, vans, and service vehicles that keep Athens-Clarke County moving every day. You'll be part of a small, skilled team that takes pride in doing the job right - safely and efficiently.
What You'll Get - All tools and diagnostic gear provided.
- Uniform and shoe allowances - we even provide the uniform laundry service.
- Steady work week (Mon 12:30pm - 9:00pm, Tues-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm) with optional overtime.
- Biweekly pay based on experience starting at $25.47-$30.34/hr
- Training - on the job training for your CDL
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, and retirement
- Job stability with the Athens-Clarke County Government.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions What You Need - A degree or certificate in Automotive or Diesel Technology - and one year of professional or personal automotive experience.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to get your Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement within 9 months of hire (free on the job CDL training).
- ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Certification (or able to earn within 6 months).
- Willing to complete Cummins QuickServe and in-house diagnostic training.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities What You'll Do - Inspect, repair, and maintain diesel and gasoline engines, brakes, A/C, electrical, and more.
- Use laptop-based diagnostic software (Cummins, Allison, Wabco, etc.) to find and fix issues.
- Handle regular maintenance and manufacturer-recommended service.
- Keep accurate repair records and help keep our fleet road-ready.
- Take part in a rotating on-call schedule for nights, weekends, or holidays.
Supplemental Information Ready to Get Started? Apply today and build your future as a Transit Mechanic with Athens-Clarke County Transit. Paid training, steady hours, and a crew that's got your back.
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ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or
Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
As an Employer of Choice, we offer: - Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Group Accident insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Employer paid basic life insurance
- Contributory term life insurance
- Whole life insurance
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- 13 paid holidays
- Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service)
- Deferred Compensation Program with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer - Federal Student Aid
- Robust Wellness Program - earn up to $175 per quarter for participation
- Employee Fitness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+
- Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
- Safety & Risk training and job related vaccinations
- Uniforms provided
- Ongoing Training Opportunities and Career Development - Government Wide Learning Management System
- Discount Admissions - ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium
- Annual employee appreciation events
BENEFITS WELLNESS CAREER DEVELOPMENT 01
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School diploma or GED from an institution accredited by SACS
- Some education beyond high school
- Technical or Vocational Degree
- Associate Degree or higher
02
Do you have an Automotive or Diesel Technical College degree/diploma?
03
How many years of personal or professional automotive repair or related experience do you have? This experience must be verifiable in your work history.
- None
- Some experience but less than one year
- 1 year or more but less than three years
- Three years or more but less than five years
04
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?
05
Please indicate below any of the preferred qualifications you possess.
- ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Certification
- Type II high pressure air conditioning certification
- Valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License
- Valid Class B Georgia Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement
- Cummins QuickServe Training for Cummins Midrange Engines
- Experience using any of the following diagnostic software: CumminsAllisonApolloInternationalWabcoDinex MultiplexGFI
- None of the above
Required Question
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Night shift, Weekend work,