What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Technician position at Disabilities?
Description
Maintenance and service the agency's fleet of vehicles in accordance with best practices within the automotive industry. Assists in responding to roadside emergencies and vehicle incidents / accidents to insure the safety of consumers and agency personnel.
Requirements
- Performs vehicle repairs in accordance with established procedures and best practices on all systems of vehicles owned and / or operated by the Disabilities Board of Charleston County.
- Completes preventative maintenance to include regularly scheduled oil changes, brake inspections / service, vehicle tune-ups, tire service and fluid changes according to established guidelines.
- Provides prompt response to roadside emergency situations including but not limited to vehicle breakdowns and vehicular incidents and accidents. Implements necessary actions to insure the safety of agency consumers and personnel and completes required documentation.
- Provides / completes routine inspections of agency vehicles to identify mechanical problems or issues which may impact consumer and personnel safety.
- Utilizes diagnostic equipment and performs diagnostic functions to accurately troubleshoot mechanical problems as reported by agency personnel or identified through inspection.
- Completes required documentation of repairs made on agency vehicles and purchases made in the performance of duties in accordance with agency policy.
- Provides routine and specialized training for agency personnel in the safe operation of agency vehicles and use of vehicle equipment.
- Maintains a clean and hazard-free work environment which complies with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Attends appropriate training in order to enhance vehicle operating efficiency / safety within programs and services of the Disabilities Board of Charleston County.
- Completes required reports on a monthly basis as assigned by the Disabilities Board of Charleston County's Transportation Coordinator.
- Performs job duties in a safe manner by adhering to all applicable agency safety policies and established safety standards within the vehicle maintenance industry.