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Vehicle & Equipment Technician

Company:
Charleston Water System
Location:
Charleston, SC
Posted:
September 18, 2025
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Description:

Description

Vehicle & Equipment Technician

Job Announcement No: 25-035

Vacant Position(s): 1

Department: Safety & Support Services - Fleet

Applications Accepted UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

Salary Range: $48,110.40 ($23.13/hr.) - $72,155.20 ($34.69/hr.)

Grade: 107

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision of the Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Supervisor, performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and specialized repairs on all assigned gasoline and diesel-powered Fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations.

Essential Functions:

Performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance for gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment

Performs diagnosis and repair of drivetrains for gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment

Performs diagnosis and repairs of support systems for gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment to include electrical, fuel, braking, suspension, hydraulic, air conditioning, and automotive computer systems

Performs field services for the purpose of diagnosis and repair of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment

Documents daily work functions in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other departments and department leaders, vendors, sales representatives, outside repair/service personnel, CWS Accident Review Board committee members, insurance company representatives, the public, etc.

Responsible for the safe operation and cleanup of assigned work area, equipment and tools

Subject to 24-hour on-call

May be required to work during hazardous weather and/or emergency conditions

Regular attendance is required.

Job performance must conform to all CWS Policies and Procedures.

Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures

Additional Duties

Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

Ability to issue, receive and understand complex oral and written instructions

Ability to express and receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine distinction in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts

Ability to communicate verbal instructions quickly, loudly, and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to observe and comprehend computer screens and software to generate reports, specifications, memos, and letters

Ability to observe repairs and field work in progress

Subject to noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level; hearing protection required

Occasionally positions self to move, traverse and lift up to 25 lbs. to perform required work. Objects greater than 50 lbs. require a two-person operation.

Ability to reach, pull, handle documents, tools and equipment as required to perform routine tasks

Ability to work independently of others

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward

Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles

Subject to vibrations; exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body

Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED with at least two (2) years of experience in predictive and preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of both gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment to include, but not limited to: engine, transmission, drivetrain, electrical, brake, cooling, suspension, and automotive computer systems

Proficient knowledge of the principles, methods, standards, tools, and test equipment used in performing predictive and preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of both gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment

Ability to operate a personal computer and efficiently use Microsoft Office software programs to include Word and Excel

Experience using a computerized work order system preferred

Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Valid South Carolina Driver's License required

Valid South Carolina Driver's License Class A desirable

Section 609 Certification for automotive refrigerant or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire

SC DHEC Underground Storage Tanks Class A/B Operator Training or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire

Training Needs:

OSHA and Departmental safety training as required

Skills Based Training

Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements

ISO 14001 standards for department and company

See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position

Potential Career Path:

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

Vehicle & Equipment Supervisor

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