About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $55,594.50 - $57,525.00 Hourly: $28.51 - $29.50 Department: Public Service, Public Service Division: Fleet Management FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will perform a variety of highly skilled duties to maintain and/or repair the property of the City using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.
Examples of Duties:
• Maintains and repairs City vehicles and diesel equipment including garbage trucks, sweepers, scows, dump trucks, vans, pick-up trucks, sedans, boats, motorcycles, and/or and various construction equipment. • Diagnoses and repairs the following vehicles components; air conditioning, engine performance air/hydraulic systems, driveline systems, emission systems, etc. • Performs minor fabrication and welding as necessary. • Assists other technicians. • Picks up or delivers vehicles and equipment when necessary. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent and four years of related experience with Technical School Training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Valid state issued driver’s license. • Ability to obtain Valid Commercial Driver’s Permit – Class B within 3 months of hire., and Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B within 1 year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Dealership or heavy truck shop experience.
Other Necessary Requirements:
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
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]