Fleet Automotive Service Technician

Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance on light duty fleet vehicles to include service and mechanical repairs, fueling, oiling, and refilling of lubricants, and maintaining records of service and repair.
This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Evaluates, detects, and diagnoses major and/or minor mechanical problems on vehicles and/or equipment; implements required repairs. 
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and/or equipment. 
• Prepares and submits work orders. 
• Measures, designs, and fabricates structures for use in/on vehicles and/or equipment; may build/rebuild transmissions and engines for various makes and models of vehicles; and may deliver fuel. 
• Changes tires and repairs flats, balances wheels, performs tune ups, changes filters and wipers.
• Picks up and cleans parts, cleans and rebuilds components and subassemblies.
• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment for fleet maintenance.
• Maintains records of vehicle use, repairs and history.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of automotive systems and repairs or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.