CDL-Ready Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Tech II

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled automotive/mechanical technician to repair motors, transmissions, brakes, cooling and electrical systems on DOT vehicles and heavy equipment. You will perform body repairs, use diagnostic tools, and rebuild differentials as needed.

Welding and fabrication may be required, and field work plus emergency response duties may demand extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 1.5 years of work experience directly related to the area of employment; or an approved equivalence.
• Automotive Technology or Diesel Engine curriculum completed for six months of experience substitute.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be attained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled mechanical repairs and maintenance on motors, transmissions, brakes, cooling systems and electrical systems of automotive and heavy equipment.
• Performs body repairs on SCDOT vehicles and equipment, including straightening and replacing fenders, doors, bumpers and other components.
• Uses diagnostic tools to identify problems with ECM and transmission computers.
• Rebuilds differential assemblies as needed.
• Performs necessary welding and fabrication work on equipment and special projects.
• Operates a service truck as needed to perform repairs in the field.
• Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

CDL

Automotive repair

Education

Automotive tech coursework

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled automotive/mechanical technician to repair motors, transmissions, brakes, cooling and electrical systems on DOT vehicles and heavy equipment. You will perform body repairs, use diagnostic tools, and rebuild differentials as needed.

Welding and fabrication may be required, and field work plus emergency response duties may demand extended hours or 12-hour shifts.