Mechanic I, II, III

About the role

The Mechanic repairs and overhauls automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive equipment. Inspects diesel engines to identify issues or malfunctions. Uses diagnostic tools and equipment to find problems, such as faulty fuel injectors, clogged filters, or engine misfires. Repairs or replaces damaged or worn-out engine parts (e.g., pistons, cylinders, turbochargers, or timing belts). Performs regular maintenance tasks like oil changes, filter replacements, and checking fluid levels.

The work environment includes exposure to outside weather conditions, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, fumes/airborne particles, and the risk of shock or vibration. Typically, the noise level is loud.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three years related experience and/or training
• A minimal one-year certificate from an accredited two-year college or technical school in a course of study related to the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of both gasoline and diesel engine wheeled vehicles (or equivalent experience)
• Must receive a negative result from a DOT pre-employment drug screen
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment physical and criminal background check
• CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement required or must be willing to obtain it (free in-house CDL training and testing available)
• Must be flexible with regard to covering varied work hours/shifts

Benefits

• Training and uniforms provided
• SC State Retirement and Health benefits (100% of employee health insurance premium covered)
• $30K life insurance
• Vision, dental, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (counseling and life management services)
• Holiday pay, annual leave, sick leave, personal days, floating holidays, and community service leave