Motor Vehicle Mechanic-Goose Creek, SC

The Motor Vehicle Mechanic repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls major assemblies of internal combustion automobiles, buses, trucks or tractors.Diagnoses, analyzes and troubleshoots vehicle malfunctions and repair problems.

• Essential Responsibilities:

  • Maintains and repairs government vehicles.
  • Completes maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
  • Disposes of waste materials per regulations and applicable laws.
  • Stays abreast of latest technology and installation procedures
  • Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
  • Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable
  • Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters and fuel pumps

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
• 3 years minimum experience in the problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment, other heavy equipment, and FAV vehicles.
• Must be knowledgeable of gasoline and diesel vehicle preventive maintenance programs.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact at all levels of management and with subordinate team.
• Excellent record of safety operations and working knowledge of safety standards for motor vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the operating systems used in motor vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of vehicles and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of fleet and training vehicles.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and related malfunctions.
• Ability to read technical manuals, references and specifications.
• Ability to write routine correspondences, maintenance logs and order forms.
• Ability to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple tasks.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid and current state drivers license.
• Must understand and be able to use Technical Manuals.
• Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required and have a valid driver's license.
• Must be available for any shift. Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.