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Heavy Duty Mechanic

City of Charleston
Full-time
On-site
United States
$58,305 - $61,210.50 USD hourly
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$58,305.00 - $61,210.50

Hourly:

$29.90 - $31.39

Department:

Public Service, Public Service

Division:

Fleet Management

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

$3,000 BONUS
$1,500 ON FIRST CHECK AND $1,500 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

In this role, you will perform highly skilled duties to maintain and repair City property, including heavy duty machinery and vehicles. 

 Examples of Duties:

  • Maintains and repairs City vehicles and diesel equipment including garbage trucks, sweepers, scows, dump trucks, vans, pick-up trucks, and various construction equipment.
  • Disassembles engines or motors and performs general repairs. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Performs minor fabrication and welding.
  • Assists other technicians diagnoses and repairs.
  • Picks up and delivers of vehicles and equipment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 Basic Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • Experience with diagnostic equipment, software, scanner, digital volt ohm meter, and starting and charging system testers.
  • Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
    • Valid Commercial Driver’s Permit – Class B within 3 months of employment.
    • Valid Commercial Driver's License – Class B within 1 year of employment.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]