Light Vehicle Maintenance Technician

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Learns and performs semi-skilled maintenance and mechanical repair work on City-owned automobiles, trucks, and other light-to-medium equipment to ensure vehicles operate properly and safely. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and related work. Works within a general outline of work, developing work methods and sequences under general supervision. The position involves medium-to-heavy work and requires recurring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds and occasional exertion of 50 to 100 pounds. Work may expose the employee to varied lighting, dust and pollen, extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes or odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heights. The work environment is described as relatively safe, secure, and stable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No prior experience required.
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
Possess a mechanic’s tool set.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, kneeling, lifting, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, and using visual acuity.
Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
Ability to copy, transcribe, enter, or post data or information and compare or inspect items against a standard.
Ability to serve others and exchange general information with them.
Ability to operate or repair complex machinery or equipment, such as vehicles, trucks, emergency vehicles, and other mechanical equipment; work may involve installation and testing.
Ability to perform skilled work involving rules or systems and frequent problem-solving.
Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals, and charts to solve practical problems and prepare routine or specialized reports, forms, and business letters.
Ability to perform clerical, manual, or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and intensive understanding of a restricted field or familiarity with a unit’s functions.
Ability to guide others, making a few decisions affecting a few coworkers, while following clear instructions in a stable environment with some variation from routine.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including changing oil, lubricating equipment, replacing hoses and belts, replacing brakes, checking lights, and tuning engines.
Assist with diagnosing and repairing automobiles, trucks, and small engines, including engines, fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, electrical systems, brakes, HVAC systems, computer systems, drivetrains, and differentials.
Repair emergency services and law enforcement vehicles and install and maintain specialized equipment on emergency vehicles as needed.
Perform welding and fabrication work as needed.
Change and repair vehicle tires and check tires for proper wear.
Collect oil samples from vehicles as requested.
Conduct road tests after repairs to ensure vehicles are mechanically safe and function properly.
Provide emergency field assistance to disabled vehicles.
Pick up parts from vendors as necessary.
Maintain records of completed work and parts used.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment and help keep the shop clean and orderly.
Attend training, workshops, and meetings to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
Perform other related duties as assigned.