Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (61036857)

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to service calls in the field for vehicle and equipment repair.
• Determine the severity of problems and make necessary repairs.
• Perform proper welding techniques in repairing equipment.
• Work during inclement weather conditions.
• May be required to work extended hours, such as 12-hour shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One and one-half (1.5) years of work experience involving 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.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must attain 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 manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires working in a large garage setting and may perform duties in an uncomfortable position for long periods of time.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.
• Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.