Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician (61034739)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH seeks an automotive technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose electronic systems, and install accessories in a busy shop.

Responsibilities include servicing gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems, using advanced diagnostic tools and start testers. CDL within six months is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing vehicle maintenance and diagnostics.
• Requires valid driver’s license; CDL required within 6 months of placement.
• Proficient in using computerized test equipment to diagnose systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and assist with installations of warning lights, radios, decals, and accessories.
• Diagnose and repair conditions on gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Automotive Technology or Diesel Engine curriculum

Tools

Start tester

On-board computer diagnostics tools

Test equipment

Job description

Performs vehicle preventative maintenance services, assists with installing warning light, two-way radios, decals, stenciling, and other accessories. Performs with use of computerized test equipment to diagnose computer-controlled systems. Replaces vehicle on-board computers, oxygen sensors, coolant sensors, throttle position sensors, crank and cam position components associated with the computer-controlled vehicles.

Performs diagnostics, repairs, or replacing parts as necessary on all automotive gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, exhaust systems, cylinder heads, valves, timing belts, cooling systems, and electrical systems. Operates and performs testing with new generation start tester, and monitor testing equipment, in order to diagnose problems with various on board computer systems.

Performs diagnostics and repairs of air conditioning components to include expansion valves, evaporators, condensers, compressors, receiver dryers, lines and other related components and switches. Evacuates and recharges system. Performs service calls which may include the repair of vehicles and/or towing, including operation of the tow vehicle.

Performs with transporting of vehicles and equipment needing repairs to and from vendors when necessary. Assists with performing shop inventory as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

One and one-half (1.5) years of work experience that involved the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Completion of one (1) academic year of a South Carolina High School Automotive Technology or Diesel Engine curriculum may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. grasping. This position requires working in a large garage setting and may perform duties in an uncomfortable position for long periods of time. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.