AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I, II, OR III Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Charleston County Fleet Operations is hiring Automotive Technicians at varying levels. Automotive Technician I, II, or III positions offer hourly rates ranging from $16.68 to $25.40, based on experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing County vehicles, with benefits such as an annual tool allowance. Applicants must have a high school diploma, mechanical experience, valid driver's license, and specific certifications. On-call support may be required for emergency repairs. Apply now at Charleston County Government.
Job Description
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I, II, OR III
Salary $16.68•$25.40 Hourly Location North Charleston, SC Job Type Full-Time Job Number
FO210146
Department Fleet Operations Opening Date 05/02/2025 DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Description Charleston County Fleet Operations has immediate opening for an Automotive Shop Technician. Technician would be responsible for maintaining and repairing the County’s light duty assets such as cars, trucks, and Medium Duty Diesels.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN IHIRING HOURLY RANGE
$16.68•$20.97 AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNICIAN IIHIRING HOURLY RANGE
$17.26•$23.52 AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNICIAN IIIHIRING HOURLY RANGE
$18.67•$25.40 (Salary dependent upon applicant’s experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications) Automotive Shop Technicians receive an annual tool allowance.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
•APPLICATION
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Duties and Responsibilities Performs a wide range of repair and maintenance procedures on County vehicles; Diagnoses and repairs all electrical and electronic components and accessories on all types of equipment; carries out more difficult service of certain functions including, repairs of heating and air systems, brake and frame maintenance, suspension, tires and related; documents identified problems and diagnoses basic mechanical problems and repairs or replaces defective parts
Discusses vehicle problems with operator in order to identify problems and explain what work may be required; inspects, tests and repairs vehicle electrical charging systems such as alternators, regulators and batteries; prioritizes repairs to be completed to ensure that there is minimal disruption to County work.
Maintains records on maintenance activities.
Provides on-call back-up support for after-hours repairs on EMS ambulances.
Keeps immediate supervisor informed concerning work progress.
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas; performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. Minimum Qualifications Position requires a high school diploma (or GED), supplemented with a year or more of in-depth repair and maintenance or mechanical experience. Must possess a valid S.C. driver’s license.
Must obtain an ASE within the first six (6) months of hire date and
EPA 609 A/C
certification, if applicant does not currently possess acceptable certifications. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Employee must be able to perform diagnostics with the use of multiple types of diagnostic equipment. Employee needs to be proficient with a digital multimeter, and capable of reading wiring diagrams. The employee will be required to periodically, (as needed), be on-call on a 24/7 basis for repairs to critically needed and emergency equipment. Employer
Charleston County Government
Address
4045 Bridge View Dr Charleston, South Carolina, 29405
Phone
843-958-4700
