Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (61032487)

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs or replaces parts as necessary to maintain all automotive gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, exhaust systems, cylinder heads, valves, timing belts, cooling systems.
• Performs wiring repairs, brake jobs, and tune ups when required on vehicles.
• Diagnoses the repairs or replacement of parts on all diesel powered equipment assigned to South Carolina Department of Transportation.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic motors, pumps, cylinders, mowing equipment, tractors, motor graders, rollers and AMZ machines.
• Performs preventive maintenance as required.
• Performs electric welding or gas welding and fabrication as needed for repairs on various equipment and for making modifications to equipment to improve the production of utilizations.
• Uses computerized test equipment to diagnose, repair or replace parts as necessary on gasoline and diesel vehicles.
• 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 work on electrical system repair or replacement of alternators, starters, DMI and equipment exterior lighting.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on small engines such as lawn mowers, chain saws, pole saws, edgers, string trimmers, etc.
• Sharpens chains for chain saws and pole saws.
• Maintains a safe and clean shop work area and ensures all work is done within Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Health and Environmental Control compliance.
• Repairs vehicles during service calls that require repair before movement and assists in shop operations during after hour emergencies and inclement weather operations.
• May be required to work 12 hour shifts during emergency and inclement weather operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.