City Of Charleston is Hiring a Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic - $3,000 BONUS Near Charleston, SC
$3,000 BONUS $1,500 ON FIRST CHECK AND $1,500 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
We are looking for a Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic to join the City of Charleston's Public Service Department! In this role, you will lead personnel in the performance of a variety of highly skilled duties to maintain and/or repair the property or equipment of the City, including heavy duty machinery and vehicles, using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.
Oversees mechanics in maintenance, servicing, and repair of equipment/vehicles.
Assists the Fleet Service Manager in the supervision and operation of the garage/shop floor, as well as planning and directing the work of the mechanics and technicians.
Maintains and repairs City vehicles and diesel equipment including garbage trucks, sweepers, scows, dump trucks, vans, pick-up trucks and various construction equipment.
Disassembles engines or motors and performs general repairs. Installs and adjusts brakes, batteries, tires, wiring, and glass; repairs differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, high pressure pumps, and valves etc.
Diagnoses and repairs light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles (class 1-8), components and systems, such as; fuel systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems, ignition systems, hydraulic systems, and air brakes systems.
Performs minor fabrication and welding. Assists other technicians in making diagnoses and repairs.
Picks up and delivers of vehicles and equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Seven years of related experience and/or training to include experience working on heavy duty machinery and vehicles
Associate’s Degree (AA/AS), Trade School training or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with diagnostic equipment, software, scanner, digital volt ohm meter, and starting and charging system testers
Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B. Valid Commercial Driver's License – Class A within one year of employment.
Two ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests at time of application, and ability to pass and maintain at least two additional ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T2-T8) per year until recognized as an ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician in the third year of employment.
Must possess a full set of standard and specialty mechanic tools, including a full set of standard and metric sockets, both hand and impact; 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in drives, torque wrenches, diagnostic volt/amp meter, spanner wrenches, adjustment wrenches, full set of hammers, and diagnostic gauges.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word or similar software.