Diesel Engine & Heavy Equipment Mechanic — On-Call & Training

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks an Automotive Technician to repair and maintain its agency fleet. Under general supervision, you will inspect gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment and supervise inmate workers, providing hands-on training in automotive repair.

The role includes after-hours on-call vehicle recovery and inventory support for tools, materials, and supplies in the vehicle maintenance facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 years of diesel vehicle and heavy equipment repair experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel powered vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Must obtain Commercial Driver's License within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs repair and maintenance service for agency's vehicle and equipment fleet.
• Inspects gasoline powered vehicles and equipment to assess the repair and maintenance needed.
• Supervises inmate worker and provides hands on training in the automotive repair field.
• Performs after hour vehicle recovery services on an on-call basis.
• Assists in maintaining tool, material, equipment and supply inventories at vehicle maintenance facility.

Skills

Diesel repair

Heavy equipment maintenance

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

High school diploma

CDL within 6 months

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks an Automotive Technician to repair and maintain its agency fleet. Under general supervision, you will inspect gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment and supervise inmate workers, providing hands-on training in automotive repair.

The role includes after-hours on-call vehicle recovery and inventory support for tools, materials, and supplies in the vehicle maintenance facility.