What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (61033936) position at South Carolina Department of Transportation?
Job Responsibilities
Diagnoses, repairs or replaces parts as necessary to maintain all automotive gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, exhaust systems, cylinder heads, valves, timing belts, and cooling systems. Performs wiring repairs, brake jobs, and tune ups when required on vehicles. Diagnoses the repairs or replacement of parts on all diesel-powered equipment assigned to SCDOT. Performs maintenance and repairs on diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic motors, pumps, cylinders, mowing equipment, tractors, motorgraders, rollers, and AMZ machines. Performs preventative maintenance as required. Performs electric welding or gas welding and fabrication, as needed, for repairs on various equipment and for making modifications to equipment. Uses computerized test equipment to diagnose, repair, or replace parts as necessary on gasoline and diesel vehicles. Operates and performs testing with new generation start tester and monitor testing equipment in order to diagnose problems with various on-board computer systems. Performs work on electrical system repair or replacement of alternators, starters, DMI, and equipment exterior lighting. Maintains a safe and clean shop work area and ensures all work is done within OSHA and DHEC compliance. Repairs vehicles during service calls that require repair before movement and assists in shop operations during after-hour emergencies and inclement weather operations. May be required to work 12-hour shifts during emergency events. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
One and one-half (1.5) years of work experience that involved the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Completion of one (1) academic year of a South Carolina High School Automotive Technology or Diesel Engine curriculum may substitute for six (6) months of directly-related experience. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. grasping . This position requires working in a large garage setting and may perform duties in an uncomfortable position for long periods of time. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.
Preferred Qualifications
None.
Additional Comments
A RESUME MAY BE INCLUDED BUT NOT SUBSTITUTED FOR COMPLETING THE ENTIRE APPLICATION. RESUMES ARE NOT REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF AN APPLICANT MEETS REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF THE APPLICATION AND MUST BE COMPLETED.
Non Discrimination Statement
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Diagnoses, repairs or replaces parts as necessary to maintain all automotive gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, exhaust systems, cylinder heads, valves, timing belts, and cooling systems. Performs wiring repairs, brake jobs, and tune ups when required on vehicles. Diagnoses the repairs or replacement of parts on all diesel-powered equipment assigned to SCDOT. Performs maintenance and repairs on diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic motors, pumps, cylinders, mowing equipment, tractors, motorgraders, rollers, and AMZ machines. Performs preventative maintenance as required. Performs electric welding or gas welding and fabrication, as needed, for repairs on various equipment and for making modifications to equipment. Uses computerized test equipment to diagnose, repair, or replace parts as necessary on gasoline and diesel vehicles. Operates and performs testing with new generation start tester and monitor testing equipment in order to diagnose problems with various on-board computer systems. Performs work on electrical system repair or replacement of alternators, starters, DMI, and equipment exterior lighting. Maintains a safe and clean shop work area and ensures all work is done within OSHA and DHEC compliance. Repairs vehicles during service calls that require repair before movement and assists in shop operations during after-hour emergencies and inclement weather operations. May be required to work 12-hour shifts during emergency events. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
One and one-half (1.5) years of work experience that involved the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Completion of one (1) academic year of a South Carolina High School Automotive Technology or Diesel Engine curriculum may substitute for six (6) months of directly-related experience. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. grasping . This position requires working in a large garage setting and may perform duties in an uncomfortable position for long periods of time. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.
Preferred Qualifications
None.
Additional Comments
A RESUME MAY BE INCLUDED BUT NOT SUBSTITUTED FOR COMPLETING THE ENTIRE APPLICATION. RESUMES ARE NOT REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF AN APPLICANT MEETS REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF THE APPLICATION AND MUST BE COMPLETED.
Non Discrimination Statement
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
