Job Description

Posting number: 202500861

Department: Public Safety

Division: Fleet Services

Job classification: FLEET VEHICLE TECH II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services, Vehicle Maintenance, Automotive

Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled and skilled journey level work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of light and heavy gasoline and diesel driven automotive and other mechanical equipment.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Examples of duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Evaluates, detects, and diagnoses major and/or minor mechanical problems on emergency vehicles and/or equipment; implements required repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on emergency vehicles and/or equipment.
• Prepares and submits work orders.
• Measures, designs, and fabricates structures for use in/on emergency vehicles and/or equipment; may build/rebuild transmissions and engines; and may deliver fuel.
• Change tires and repairs flats, balances wheels, performs tune ups, changes filters and wipers.
• Provides roadside repairs for disabled vehicles.
• Picks up and cleans parts, cleans and rebuilds components and subassemblies.
• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment for fleet maintenance. Contacts vendors or suppliers for required parts.
• Maintains records of vehicle use, repairs and history.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Clean and wash motorized equipment.
• Conduct inspections of automotive and mechanical equipment to assess repair needs and estimate repair costs; occasionally perform metal work, including cutting and welding.
• Fabricate and modify parts and equipment as authorized.
• Interpret and work from sketches and blueprints to execute tasks effectively.

Qualifications

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.

Supplemental information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.