Fleet - Technician

Technician, Fleet – Admn

The purpose of this position is to perform routine maintenance and repair work on Department of Public Utilities vehicles and equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Performs inspections.
• Performs routine and assists with complex repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares new vehicles for service.
• Determines amount of materials required for projects.
• Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures.
• Communicates with supervisor, other employees, clients, and other individuals as needed.
• May be required to work after normal business hours, weekends, holidays, Standby Duty or be called out as needed 24 hours/day 7 days/week to maintain service to customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by four years of experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must reside within a radius of Orangeburg, SC that allows for a 30-minute maximum response.
• Must possess valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid SC Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must obtain and maintain Automotive Excellence Service (ASE) certifications and be certified by Fluid Power in hydraulics and/or by the National Welding Society in welding.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Must have basic knowledge of mechanics, wiring, electrical systems, electronic components, and some welding.
• Must be able to read testing devices, technical manuals, charts, and various mechanical measuring gauges.