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Newton County mechanic says fleet maintenance is critical to public safety
Summary
Andrew Waldrop, a mechanic for Newton County, told a meeting that routine maintenance on county vehicles — from oil changes and brakes to emergency equipment upkeep — keeps deputies, firefighters and other staff safe and able to respond during storms and other emergencies.
Andrew Waldrop, Mechanic 3 for Newton County, told a meeting that routine vehicle maintenance is essential to public safety.
Waldrop, who said he has worked in Newton County for five and a half years, described his daily duties as including oil changes, tire and brake work and other miscellaneous repairs. “I usually oil change tires and brakes, and the other miscellaneous work that may or may not come in, we'll…
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