Automotive Technician I, II, OR III

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual tool allowance

Job summary

Charleston County Government seeks an Automotive Shop Technician to maintain and repair the County’s light-duty vehicles, including cars, trucks, and medium-duty diesels. The role requires diagnostic work and preventive maintenance to support county fleets and EMS services.

Hiring hourly ranges from $16.68 to $25.40 depending on level and experience. A high school diploma or GED is required; ASE certification within six months and EPA 609 certification are expected. A tool allowance is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• ASE certification within six months of hire.
• EPA 609 certification is required or planned.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs repair and maintenance on County vehicles.
• Diagnoses electrical/electronic components and systems.
• Maintains and repairs HVAC, brakes, suspension, and tires.
• Documents identified problems and repairs performed.
• Discusses vehicle issues with operators and prioritizes work.
• Makes on-call repairs for EMS ambulances as needed.
• Maintains maintenance records and reports progress to supervisor.
• Attends trainings to stay current with industry practices.

Skills

ASE certification

EPA 609 certification

SC driver's license

Diagnostics with diagnostic equipment

Digital multimeter

Reading wiring diagrams

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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

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's experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)

Automotive Shop Technicians receive an annual tool allowance.

• 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.
• Position requires a high school diploma (or GED), supplemented with a year or more of in-depth repair and maintenance or mechanical experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.