Assistant Mechanic

Greenwood County • Greenwood, SC

19h • $31,690 - $47,535 • Onsite

About The Position

Greenwood County is looking for a self-motivated individual for an entry-level Assistant Mechanic position with room for advancement. This role involves servicing and maintaining landfill equipment, including bulldozers, compactors, scrapers, loaders, trucks, tractors, and other light to heavy construction equipment. The position requires completing accurate service and maintenance records and working under close supervision according to set procedures.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Six months experience as a mechanic on heavy equipment OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Drivers License

Nice To Haves

• Mechanically inclined with no formal training
• Self motivated individual
• Motivated to learn

Responsibilities

• Routinely refuels and lubricates landfill equipment.
• Cleans, repairs and services all equipment as needed.
• Completes metal fabrication, modifications and repairs of collection boxes and equipment.
• Performs difficult repairs as needed.
• Assists and operates equipment in other areas as needed in the landfill.
• Orders fuel, oil and parts as needed.
• Assists the general public when they come to the landfill.
• Picks up supplies as needed for the landfill using county purchasing card.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED