Join Charleston County Fleet Operations as an Automotive Technician!

Are you passionate about maintaining and repairing vehicles while making a difference in your community? At Charleston County Fleet Operations, we are looking for skilled Automotive Technicians who want to be part of a team that keeps the county running. Whether you're just starting or looking to grow in your career, we have a place for you.

• State Retirement Plan - Secure a future with retirement benefits that many private sector jobs can't offer.
• Annual Tool Allowance - Keep your skills sharp with access to the tools you need.
• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a structured schedule with fewer labor-intensive hours compared to private-sector roles.

• Technician I: $16.68 - $20.97 per hour
• Technician II: $17.26 - $23.52 per hour
• Technician III: $18.67 - $25.40 per hour

(Salary dependent upon applicant's experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)

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As an Automotive Technician with Charleston County Fleet Operations, you'll have a dynamic and varied role where your day-to-day tasks directly support essential county services. Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and Repair Vehicles: Work on a wide range of county vehicles, from cars and trucks to medium-duty diesels and all electrical and electronic components and accessories on all types of equipment; . You'll handle everything from heating and air systems to brakes, suspension, tires, and beyond.
• Electrical and Electronic Components: Use advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including charging systems, alternators, batteries, and other critical components.
• Communication and Prioritization: Collaborate with vehicle operators to understand issues and prioritize repairs to ensure minimal disruption to county services. With a high importance on keeping immediate supervisor informed on work progress.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all services performed, diagnostics, and repairs to ensure compliance and accuracy for future servicing.
• Emergency Support: Be ready to step in for on-call back-up support when needed, particularly for after-hours repairs on critical vehicles like EMS ambulances.
• Stay Updated: Keep your skills sharp by attending meetings, training sessions, workshops, and conferences on the latest automotive trends, tools, and techniques in assigned work areas by also staying updated with the review of publications and audiovisual materials ;
• performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

• Education: A high school diploma (or GED) supplemented with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• License: A valid S.C. driver’s license is required.
• Certifications: If you don’t already have an ASE certification or EPA 609 A/C certification, we’ll help you obtain it within your first 6 months of hire.

• Technical Skills: You should be proficient with digital multimeters and capable of reading wiring diagrams. Experience using multiple types diagnostic equipment is essential.

• Commitment to Excellence: Willingness to be on-call occasionally to handle emergency repair work is a plus!
• 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.