Diesel Eng/Hvy Equip Mech (#011415) Vehicle Maintenance, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Posting number: 011415

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Vehicle Management/Maintenance

Job classification: Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, Maintenance

Work experience involving the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment.

• A high school diploma with five (5) years of extensive experience in repair & maintenance of diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Position requires experience with diesel powered vehicles and heavy equipment to diagnose and perform the required repairs/maintenance.
• Must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.

• Performs repair and maintenance service for agency's vehicle and equipment fleet, inspects gasoline powered vehicles and equipment to assess the repair and maintenance needed, supervises inmate worker and provides hands on training in the automotive repair field, performs after hour vehicle recovery services on an on-call basis, assists in maintaining tool, material, equipment and supply inventories at vehicle maintenance facility.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Must obtain class A CDL with P - Endorsement within six (6) months of employment.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.