DWM Equipment Maintenance/Safety Inspector (Asset Management)

Posting expires: March 31, 2026

Salary range: $42,582 - $53,228

General Description and Classification Standards:
Performs safety inspections and coordinates, manages, and plans maintenance for equipment to ensure safe and continuous operation of assigned water facility, operation, or system.

Supervision Received:
Works under minimal supervision. May assist in training, orienting, or observing lower-level associate, apprentice, or semi-skilled employee in the work group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

•    Investigates reported equipment concerns and takes corrective action to ensure that all issues with the equipment are handled efficiently and effectively. 
•    Assists in developing the safety program which may include proper equipment usage training, corrective measures, organizational policy changes, etc. 
•    Prepares written requirements for equipment purchases and maintains an accurate inventory of parts and equipment. 
•    Manages work requests; reviews emails and phone messages on a regular basis. 
•    Communicates effectively with division personnel, outside professionals, and the general public.
•    Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. 
•    Applies organizational policies and may interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions.
•    Provides guidance and training as required to lower-level interns, temporary employees, etc., to ensure safe and continuous operation  of the DWM-Fleet equipment.
•    Manages and coordinates the daily maintenance and repair of City owned cars, trucks, heavy equipment, and small engine equipment.
•    Coordinates and monitors operations of DWM fleet services staff; reviews and controls quality of work
•    Recommends improvements and modifications in operations and processes to ensure the most effective utilization of staff and resources; prepares various reports on operations and activities in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
•    Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action. Acts as a resource regarding assigned functions and projects to staff, other City departments, and management; answers questions and provides information; investigates issues and concerns and recommends corrective actions as necessary to resolve complaints in a satisfactory and timely manner.
•    Prepares and/or reviews accident/incident reports and other documents; develops and maintains related files. Ensures the investigation of accidents and determines cause; determines corrective action to be taken.
•    Makes recommendations for disposition of unserviceable or obsolete equipment.
•    May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. 
•    May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

•    Knowledge of tasks, methods, tools, and processes related to the safe and continuous operation of assigned  DWM-Fleet vehicles and equipment. 
•    Skill in utilizing computer equipment and standard office and database software necessary to file and maintain maintenance and inspection records and reports. 
•    Ability to use hand and power tools for installation and repairs. 
•    Ability to use a key cutter to create new or duplicate keys. to read and follow complex instructions, plans, schematics, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience – 
1.    High School diploma or equivalent and 
2.    two (2) years of skilled work experience in a related area.

Licensures and Certifications - Class II driver’s license
Preferred Requirements - Associate’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of directly related experience.

Work Environment:
Required: physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Job will typically be indoor and outdoor and require work outdoors in inclement weather.  

Lifting Requirements: 
Medium work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Walking or standing for periods of 30 minutes or more. 

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.