Mechanic

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $55,594.50 - $57,525.00 Hourly: $28.51 - $29.50 Department: Public Service, Public Service Division: Fleet Management FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: In this role, you will perform a variety of highly skilled duties to maintain and/or repair the property of the City using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. Examples of Duties: Maintains and repairs City vehicles and diesel equipment including garbage trucks, sweepers, scows, dump trucks, vans, pick-up trucks, sedans, boats, motorcycles, and/or and various construction equipment. Diagnoses and repairs the following vehicles components; air conditioning, engine performance air/hydraulic systems, driveline systems, emission systems, etc. Performs minor fabrication and welding as necessary. Assists other technicians. Picks up or delivers vehicles and equipment when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent and four years of related experience with Technical School Training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid state issued drivers license. Ability to obtain Valid Commercial Drivers Permit Class B within 3 months of hire., and Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B within 1 year of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Dealership or heavy truck shop experience. Other Necessary Requirements: In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the Citys needs. May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.