FLEET VEHICLE TECH II

Beaufort County South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County, South Carolina is seeking a skilled automotive and heavy equipment mechanic to perform semi-skilled and skilled journey-level work in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy gasoline and diesel driven vehicles and other mechanical equipment. The role operates under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Key duties include diagnosing problems, preventive maintenance, fabricating parts, rebuilding components, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus about one year of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, detects, and diagnoses major and/or minor mechanical problems on emergency vehicles and/or equipment; implements required repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on emergency vehicles and/or equipment.
• Prepares and submits work orders.
• Measures, designs, and fabricates structures for use in/on emergency vehicles and/or equipment; may build/rebuild transmissions and engines; and may deliver fuel.
• Change tires and repairs flats, balances wheels, performs tune ups, changes filters and wipers.
• Provides roadside repairs for disabled vehicles.
• Picks up and cleans parts, cleans and rebuilds components and subassemblies.
• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment for fleet maintenance. Contacts vendors or suppliers for required parts.
• Maintains records of vehicle use, repairs and history.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Cleans and washes motorized equipment.
• Conducts inspections of automotive and mechanical equipment to assess repair needs and estimate repair costs; occasionally perform metal work, including cutting and welding.
• Fabricate and modify parts and equipment as authorized.
• Interpret and work from sketches and blueprints to execute tasks effectively.

Education

High School diploma or GED plus about one year of college coursework

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled and skilled journey level work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of light and heavy gasoline and diesel driven automotive and other mechanical equipment. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates, detects, and diagnoses major and/or minor mechanical problems on emergency vehicles and/or equipment; implements required repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on emergency vehicles and/or equipment.
• Prepares and submits work orders.
• Measures, designs, and fabricates structures for use in/on emergency vehicles and/or equipment; may build/rebuild transmissions and engines; and may deliver fuel.
• Change tires and repairs flats, balances wheels, performs tune ups, changes filters and wipers.
• Provides roadside repairs for disabled vehicles.
• Picks up and cleans parts, cleans and rebuilds components and subassemblies.
• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment for fleet maintenance. Contacts vendors or suppliers for required parts.
• Maintains records of vehicle use, repairs and history.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Clean and wash motorized equipment.
• Conduct inspections of automotive and mechanical equipment to assess repair needs and estimate repair costs; occasionally perform metal work, including cutting and welding.
• Fabricate and modify parts and equipment as authorized.
• Interpret and work from sketches and blueprints to execute tasks effectively.

Requirements

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
• All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.