Automotive Service Technician Intern

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Location : Beaufort

Job Type: Internship

Job Number: 202500640

Division: Public Safety

Department: Fleet Services

Opening Date: 11/10/2025

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this intern position is to work side-by-side with staff gaining understanding of basic shop duties to include upfitting & electronics with an EVT Certified technician.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Upfitting & Electronics: assist with equipment installs, cable management, QC (under supervision of an EVT Certified - Law Enforcement Installation Technician) to include automotive 12 volt wiring, installing emergency lighting and siren equipment, installing automotive accessories such as grille guards, recovery winch kits and fuel pods among other accessories.

Along side the EVT Certified Technician you will help in the diagnosing of automotive 12 wiring faults and failures.

Shop Support (Hands-On): lube tech tasks (oil changes, fluids, filters), tire changing & balancing, and exposure to diesel, gasoline, and small engine repair under supervision.

Working with the Technician, performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and/or equipment.

Assists with changing tires and repairing flats, balancing wheels, performs tune ups, changes filters and wipers.

Will participate in shop cleaning activities.

Learns how to maintain records of vehicle use, repairs and history.

Performs related work as assigned Typical Qualifications

Applicant must be currently enrolled as a student in high school and over the age of 16

Must have reliable transportation

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Are you currently enrolled in high school as a Senior and 16 years of age or older?

Yes

No

Required Question