• Coordinates and performs tire repairs, balancing and replacement on a variety of vehicles and equipment to include, light vehicles, trucks ranging from light duty to class 8, trailers, construction equipment, and agricultural equipment.
• Performs replacement of parts such as starters, brake systems, brake pads, water pumps, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on automobiles, trucks ranging from light duty to class 8, light & heavy construction equipment, generators, and various pieces specialty equipment.
• Completes maintenance and repair check lists.
• Assists with the removal, repair and replacement of major components as necessary.
• Performs diagnostics with scanners, digital multimeter, etc.
• Uses state of the art test equipment to diagnose and repair gasoline/diesel engines as well as electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Analyzes test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
• Prepares requests and orders for parts.
• Have basic skills to work with an electronic work order system.
• Wash and clean vehicles as requested.
• Maintains cleanliness of common areas and workspaces.
• Assists other automotive technicians when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENTRY MECHANIC:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Six (6) months of related automotive experience;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with safe driving record;

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of related automotive experience;
• ASE Certifications or OEM Certifications preferred;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with safe driving record; Commercial Driver’s License preferred;

• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Knowledge of working in a dealership setting.
• Knowledge of common maintenance shop safety practices.
• Ability to perform roadside maintenance and service on all vehicles.
• Ability to operate electronic and diagnostic software and equipment from various manufacturers highly preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to use or repair small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery.

This position requires the employee to reach, pull and push with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ninety-five (95) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work is regularly performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with the ability to work after hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days and location subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.