Auto Technician

County of Chester, South Carolina; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Chester, South Carolina is seeking an Automotive Mechanic/Technician to plan, schedule, and perform repairs and preventive maintenance on the county's automobile fleet, including cars, trucks, vans and other motorized equipment.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, perform routine maintenance, lube and safety inspections, and use shop equipment such as scans and brake lathes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years' vehicle maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and diagnostics preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance: fluids, lubrication, inspections.
• Repair or replace faulty parts and fix leaks.
• Schedule future maintenance sessions; keep logs of work.
• Inspect tires, brakes, engine, electrical systems; diagnose issues.
• Use shop equipment like scan tools, meters, lifts and A/C recovery machines.
• Provide safe, quality automotive service in a county fleet setting.

Skills

mechanical components

diagnostic systems

safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED and 2 years maintenance experience

Tools

Scan Tool

OHM Meter

Battery Tester

Volt Meter

Welder

Vehicle Lifts

Jacks

Tire Balancer/Changer

A/C Recovery Machines

Brake Lathe

Engine Lifts

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Helps plan, schedule and perform repairs and preventive maintenance of the County’s automobile fleet to include cars, trucks, vans and other motorized equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.
Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.) aiming to prolong vehicle functionality and longevity
• Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues (e.g. leaks)
• Schedule future maintenance sessions
• Keep logs on work and issues
• Maintain equipment and tools in good condition
• Make emergency service calls for stranded vehicles
• Maintain, repair, and inspect tires and rims
• Complete lube and safety inspection of under carriage
• Perform complete safety inspections as required
• Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately
• Inspecting vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade
• Use shop equipment such as, Scan Tool, OHM Meter, Battery Tester, Volt Meter, Welder, Vehicle Lifts, Jacks, Tire Balancer and Changer, A/C Recovery Machines, Brake Lathe, and Engine Lifts.
• Performs other related work duties as assigned or required.

SKILLS:

• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED, AND two(2) years of experience in the preventive maintenance of motor vehicles; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Ability Knowledge of:

• Modern diagnostic and repair equipment; repair shop practices including welding; safety regulations and practices.
• Ordering parts from various parts manuals and websites
• Trace and repair electrical problems
• Perform basic repairs such as oil changes, tire rotations, lubrications, and tire pressure
• Perform normal brake maintenance, including replacing brake pads, wheel cylinders, brake caliper, brake hoses, master cylinders and brake bleeding
• Perform all types of engine repairs such as water pumps, alternators, starters, belts, hoses, gaskets, engine mounts, cv axle shafts, cylinder heads, heater cores, camshafts, crankshafts, and pistons.
• A/C work consists of using a recovery machine, replacing a/c parts such as compressors, condensers, evaporator cores, expansion valves, receiver driers, blower motors, and check for leaks.
• Mount and balance tires
• Test, charge and replace batteries
• Remove transmissions, rear ends and complete engines
• General knowledge of diesel engines

Ability to:

• Use materials and equipment necessary in the repair and maintenance of automobiles and other motorized vehicles
• Follow and give verbal and written instructions and directions
• Work cooperatively with others
• Read, interpret, understand, and apply technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, spec, and parts catalog
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Valid certification is a definite plus
• Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Manipulate hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools
• Reach overhead, the shoulder and horizontally to reach and place materials and equipment in certain areas.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, turning and twisting and crawling under vehicles
• Occasional carrying, pushing, or pulling boxes and engines
• Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times
• Subject to regular exposure to fumes, dust and odor, vehicle exhaust, dirt, oil, grease, and noise from equipment operation
• Perform physically demanding work
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to observe diagnostic instruments, manuals, and other printed information
• May require driving a vehicle to conduct work