Mechanic

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. **Annual Salary:** $55,594.50 - $57,525.00 **Hourly:** $28.51 - $29.50 **Department:** Public Service, Public Service **Division:** Fleet Management **FLSA:** Non-Exempt **Job Description:** In this role, you will perform a variety of highly skilled duties to maintain and/or repair the property of the City using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. ###  Examples of Duties: * Maintains and repairs City vehicles and diesel equipment including garbage trucks, sweepers, scows, dump trucks, vans, pick-up trucks, sedans, boats, motorcycles, and/or and various construction equipment.  * Diagnoses and repairs the following vehicles components; air conditioning, engine performance air/hydraulic systems, driveline systems, emission systems, etc. * Performs minor fabrication and welding as necessary. * Assists other technicians. * Picks up or delivers vehicles and equipment when necessary. * Performs other duties as assigned. ###  Basic Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent and four years of related experience with Technical School Training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  * Valid state issued driver’s license. * Ability to obtain Valid Commercial Driver’s Permit – Class B within 3 months of hire., and Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B within 1 year of hire. ###  Preferred Qualifications: * Dealership or heavy truck shop experience. ###  Other Necessary Requirements: * In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. * May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: [www.charleston-sc.gov \[charleston-sc.gov\]](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.charleston-sc.gov__;!!EaFwQfVEJhAZolrQq2b3eQ!QBa-8W6QZlJrr9Kit6_8xWc8nrmWB7BFjgDF3yUlBFQvwO9FazyMlTItb88uuyMJGaSAyhd0G4DhSiZ-_35oQNXr3iOn1WqEJVU$)