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South Carolina Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (61032375) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Dorchester County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II to perform skilled mechanical repairs on various equipment. The role involves diagnosing mechanical failures, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring shop safety and cleanliness.

Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

Performs skilled mechanical repairs to electrical and hydraulic systems, repairs to pneumatic systems, small equipment repairs to include chainsaws/weed eaters, body work related to accidents or wear/tear, repairs to tires, field service calls, A/C repairs, preventative maintenance levels, utilizes diagnostic equipment to diagnose mechanical failures

Diagnose the repairs or replacement of parts on all diesel powered equipment assigned to SCDOT

Performs maintenance and repairs on diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic motors, pumps, cylinders, mowing equipment, tractors, motor-graders, rollers and AMZ machines

Performs welding and fabrication as needed for repairs on various equipment making modifications to equipment to improve the production of utilizations

Performs electric welding or gas welding

Responsible for shop safety and cleaning of automotive shop and immediate work area, to include all surrounding areas of shop responsibility

Ensure that all hazardous waste and materials are properly stored and or disposed as per DHEC regulations

Containers must be properly labeled

Performs service calls at field work sites as needed

Assist in maintenance operations during emergencies, (inclement weather, etc.) by providing mechanical assistance as needed

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Diesel engine repairHydraulic system repairElectrical system repairWeldingFabricationPreventative maintenanceField service callsShop safety

Required

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

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 of this position involve 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

This position 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

Company

South Carolina Department of Transportation

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Columbia, SC, US

1001-5000 employees