AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I, II, OR III

Charleston County; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Automotive Shop Technicians to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of light-duty vehicles, ensuring they are safe and functional for County operations. Your expertise in diagnosing electrical issues and performing maintenance will be crucial. This position offers competitive hourly pay, an annual tool allowance, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about automotive repair and looking to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual tool allowance

On-call support for EMS repairs

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and mechanical experience.
• Must possess valid S.C. driver's license.
• Must obtain ASE certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance on County vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair electrical components and systems.
• Maintain records on maintenance activities.

Skills

Diagnosing electrical components

Repairing heating and air systems

Brake and frame maintenance

Suspension and tire repairs

Using diagnostic equipment

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certification (within 6 months)

EPA 609 A/C certification

Tools

Digital multimeter

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 as cars, trucks, and Medium Duty Diesels.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $16.68 - $20.97

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17.26 - $23.52

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN III HIRING 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.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

• 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.