AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I, II, III
Salary
$16.68 - $25.40 Hourly
Location
4371 Headquarters Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405, SC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FO210720
Department
Fleet Operations
Opening Date
01/08/2026
Description
Charleston County Fleet Operations has immediate opening for an Automotive Shop Technician. Technician would be responsible for maintaining and repairing the County's light duty assets such as cars, trucks, and Medium Duty Diesels.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN I HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $16.68 - $20.97
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN II HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $17.26 - $23.52
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN III HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $18.67 - $25.40
(Salary dependent upon applicants experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)
Automotive Shop Technicians receive an annual tool allowance.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs a wide range of repair and maintenance procedures on County vehicles; Diagnoses and repairs all electrical and electronic components and accessories on all types of equipment; carries out more difficult service of certain functions including, repairs of heating and air systems, brake and frame maintenance, suspension, tires and related; documents identified problems and diagnoses basic mechanical problems and repairs or replaces defective parts
- Discusses vehicle problems with operator in order to identify problems and explain what work may be required; inspects, tests and repairs vehicle electrical charging systems such as alternators, regulators and batteries; prioritizes repairs to be completed to ensure that there is minimal disruption to County work.
- Maintains records on maintenance activities.
- Provides on-call back-up support for after-hours repairs on EMS ambulances.
- Keeps immediate supervisor informed concerning work progress.
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas; performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications
- Position requires a high school diploma (or GED), supplemented with a year or more of in-depth repair and maintenance or mechanical experience.
- Must possess a valid S.C. drivers license.
- Must obtain an ASE within the first six (6) months of hire date and EPA 609 A/C certification, if applicant does not currently possess acceptable certifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Employee must be able to perform diagnostics with the use of multiple types of diagnostic equipment. Employee needs to be proficient with a digital multimeter, and capable of reading wiring diagrams.
- The employee will be required to periodically, (as needed), be on-call on a 24/7 basis for repairs to critically needed and emergency equipment.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
For more information, visit our benefits page.
Employer Charleston County Government
Address 4045 Bridge View Dr
Charleston, South Carolina, 29405
Phone 843-958-4700
Website http://www.charlestoncounty.org