Mechanic I
$39,811–$39,811 year
On-siteSeneca, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Perform preventative maintenance, tune-ups, and repairs on county vehicles, heavy equipment, and small engines, including major work on transmissions, engines, and electrical systems. Diagnose drivability issues using diagnostic tools, conduct road tests, and execute emergency roadside services with a 24-hour on-call rotation. Inspect equipment for OSHA compliance, replace parts, perform welding and fabrication, and maintain shop cleanliness. Review work orders, track records, and coordinate vendor appointments for additional services. Requires CDL, forklift certification, and ASE certification; serves as an equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- CDL, or ability to obtain within one (1) year
- Forklift Certification, or ability to obtain
- Ability to work with computers
- Ability to work with torches, plasma cutters, and welding equipment
- Ability to use hydraulic press and drill press equipment
- Ability to understand technical manuals, charts, schematics, and diagrams
- Ability to operate diagnostic computers and scanners
- Ability to operate hand and pneumatic tools, volt meters, and HVAC equipment
- Advanced mathematical skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
- Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
- Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
- Adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects in excess of 100 pounds occasionally
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects in excess of 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects in excess of 20 pounds constantly
- Ability to work in a high risk indoor and/or outdoor work environment
- Ability to encounter noise, weather, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, odors, fumes, gases, vibration, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, bio-hazardous waste, moving mechanical parts, or working in high places
- Ability to use personal protective equipment such as face masks, goggles, boots, gloves, or eye shields
Desired Qualifications
- ASE certification or staying current with industry certifications
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