Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (61032715/61034320)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical repairs and maintenance to motors, transmissions, brakes, cooling and electrical systems on equipment and automotive vehicles.
• Examples include engine overhaul, transmission repairs and overhaul, and clutch replacement to both gas and diesel trucks.
• Diagnose and make repairs to electrical systems and hydraulic systems to ensure proper and safe operations of dump trucks, pick-up trucks, cars and equipment.
• Performs electrical and acetylene welding to make repairs or modify parts on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs service calls at field work sites as needed.
• Responsible for shop safety and cleaning of automotive shop and immediate work area, to include all surrounding areas of shop responsibility; ensures that all hazardous waste and materials are properly stored and/or disposed as per DHEC regulations.
• Containers must be properly labeled.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended work hours or 12-hour shifts during the day or night.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional 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.

Physical Demands

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material grasping.
• Frequent exposure to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

Non-Discrimination Statement

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.

Note

For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.