Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician (61034739)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a vehicle maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on automotive systems. The role includes installing accessories and operating diagnostic equipment on various vehicles.

Applicants must have 1.5 years of related experience or an approved equivalence, a valid driver’s license (CDL within 6 months), and may substitute one academic year of SC automotive tech education for six months of

Qualifications

• 1.5 years of work experience in related automotive maintenance duties.
• Completion of 1 academic year of SC High School Automotive Technology or Diesel Engine curriculum may substitute for 6 months of experience.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; Class A CDL required within 6 months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle preventive maintenance and diagnostics.
• Install warning lights, two-way radios, decals, stenciling and other accessories.
• Repair and replace components in gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, exhaust, and electrical systems.
• Operate diagnostic and test equipment; test and diagnose on-board computer systems.

Skills

Valid license

Education

Auto/ Diesel curriculum (1 year)

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.