Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (61032301) *Re-Advertisement*

Job Responsibilities

Assists with preparing light-medium duty trucks including installation of truck bodies, warning lights, two-way radios, agency decals, vehicle number stenciling, and other accessories.

Aids in using computerized test equipment to diagnose computer control systems.

Diagnoses and replaces vehicle on-board computers, oxygen sensors, coolant sensors, throttle position sensors, crank and position components associated with the computer controlled vehicles.

Assists with diagnosing, repairs or replacing parts as necessary on all automotive gasoline 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 monitoring testing equipment in order to diagnose problems with various on board computer systems.

Assists with diagnosing and repairing air conditioning components to include expansion valves, evaporators, condensers, compressors, receiver dryers, line and other related components and switches.

Evacuates and recharges system.

Assists with service calls which may include the repair of vehicles and/or towing, including operation of the tow vehicles.

Assists 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Six (6) months of work experience that is 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands for the essential functions involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules
• Prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
• Defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options)

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.