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Automotive Technician I, Ii, Or III

Charleston County Government
Full-time
On-site
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
$16.68 - $25.40 USD hourly
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Description

Charleston County Fleet Operations has immediate opening for an Automotive Shop Technician. Technician would be responsible for maintaining and repairing the Countyโ€™s light duty assets such as cars, trucks, and Medium Duty Diesels. ย 


AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN IHIRING HOURLY RANGE: $16.68 - $20.97

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN IIHIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17.26 - $23.52

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN IIIHIRING HOURLY RANGE: $18.67 - $25.40


(Salary dependent upon applicant'sย experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)


Automotive Shop Technicians receive an annual tool allowance.


OPEN UNTIL FILLED โ€“ APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs a wide range of repair and maintenance procedures on County vehicles; Diagnoses and repairs all electrical and electronic components and accessories on all types of equipment; carries out more difficult service of certain functions including, repairs of heating and air systems, brake and frame maintenance, suspension, tires and related; documents identified problems and diagnoses basic mechanical problems and repairs or replaces defective parts
  • Discusses vehicle problems with operator in order to identify problems and explain what work may be required; inspects, tests and repairs vehicle electrical charging systems such as alternators, regulators and batteries; prioritizes repairs to be completed to ensure that there is minimal disruption to County work.
  • Maintains records on maintenance activities.
  • Provides on-call back-up support for after-hours repairs on EMS ambulances.
  • Keeps immediate supervisor informed concerning work progress.
  • Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas; performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Position requires a high school diploma (or GED), supplemented with a year or more of in-depth repair and maintenance or mechanical experience.ย 
  • Must possess a valid S.C. driver's license.
  • Must obtain an ASE within the first six (6) months of hire date and EPA 609 A/C certification, if applicant does not currently possess acceptable certifications.ย 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Employee must be able to perform diagnostics with the use of multiple types of diagnostic equipment. Employee needs to be proficient with a digital multimeter, and capable of reading wiring diagrams.ย 
  • The employee will be required to periodically, (as needed), be on-call on a 24/7 basis for repairs to critically needed and emergency equipment. ย