This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:
$61,152.00 - $64,213.50
Hourly:
$31.36 - $32.93
Department:
Public Service, Public Service
Division:
Fleet Management
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
In this role, you will perform highly skilled duties to maintain and repair City property, including heavy duty machinery and vehicles.
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Maintains and repairs City vehicles and diesel equipment including garbage trucks, sweepers, scows, dump trucks, vans, pick-up trucks, and various construction equipment.
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Disassembles engines or motors and performs general repairs.
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Installs and adjusts brakes, batteries, tires, wiring, and glass; repairs differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, high pressure pumps, valves, etc.
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Diagnoses and repairs light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles (class 1-8), components and systems, including: fuel systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems, ignition systems, hydraulic systems, and air brakes systems.
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Performs minor fabrication and welding.
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Assists other technicians diagnoses and repairs.
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Picks up and delivers of vehicles and equipment.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent and 3 three years of related experience and/or training, including experience working on heavy duty machinery and vehicles; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Experience with diagnostic equipment, software, scanner, digital volt ohm meter, and starting and charging system testers.
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Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
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Valid Commercial Driver’s Permit – Class B within 3 months of employment.
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Valid Commercial Driver's License – Class B within 1 year of employment.
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Ability to pass and maintain at least 2 ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T2-T8) per year until recognized as an ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician in the fourth year of employment.
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Full set of standard and specialty mechanic tools, including a full set of standard and metric sockets, both hand and impact; 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in drives, torque wrenches, diagnostic volt/amp meter, spanner wrenches, adjustment wrenches, full set of hammers, and diagnostic gauges.
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Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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