What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIGHT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN (SECOND SHIFT) position at City Of Columbia?
Salary : $40,975.00 - $63,511.00 Annually
Location : Columbia, SC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400070
Department : GENERAL SERVICES
Division : FLEET SERVICES
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade : 108
Description
This position performs skilled mechanical repair work on City-owned automobiles, trucks and other light-to-medium equipment, ensuring that repaired vehicles run properly and safely; performs preventive maintenance on such equipment as scheduled, and performs related work as required. The incumbent works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.
The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions : balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to bright / dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and / or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and / or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, toxic / caustic chemicals, heights; and is relatively safe, secure, and stable.
Essential Job Functions
- Diagnoses and performs mechanical repair work on automobiles, trucks and small engines, including repairing or replacing engines, fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems, computer systems, drivetrains, differentials, etc.;
- Learns and performs mechanical repair work on gasoline and diesel vehicles and equipment;
- Repairs emergency services and law enforcement vehicles; installs and maintains specialized equipment on emergency vehicles as necessary;
- Performs welding and fabrication work as needed;
- Performs a variety of preventive maintenance duties as scheduled, including changing oil, lubricating, replacing hoses and belts, replacing brakes, checking lights, and tuning engines;
- Changes and repairs tires on vehicles;
- Conducts road tests after repair work is completed to ensure that all vehicles are mechanically safe and function properly;
- Provides emergency field assistance to disabled vehicles;
- Picks up parts from vendors as necessary;
- Maintains records of work completed and parts used;
- Maintains assigned tools and equipment;
- Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly shop;
- Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc., as appropriate to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at :
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Do you have one (1) or more years of a relevant prior experience?
Do you possess a mechanic's tool set?
Do you currently have any level of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification?
Required Question
Salary : $40,975 - $63,511
