Mechanical Technician I (Automotive)

Job Description:

Mechanical Technician I (Automotive)

Description

About us

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

About our opportunity

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt Mechanical Technician I within the Equipment Maintenance division of York County Public Works Department. The purpose of this position is to perform routine preventive maintenance on the vehicles and equipment in the York County fleet. Fleet consists of light duty cars and trucks, medium and heavy-duty trucks (dump and garbage trucks, road tractors), and a variety of heavy equipment (front end loaders, bulldozers, motor graders, track excavator, paving equipment, landfill compactors, tractors, backhoes, forklift).

Compensation: $24.55 - $30.68 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm with occasional overtime and on call rotation schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance on the vehicles and equipment in the County fleet is a major duty of this position. This includes changing any and all fluids, filters, etc. that are required by the vehicle maintenance schedule of each type of vehicle/equipment being serviced.
• Diagnoses and repairs a variety of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. This includes using specialized computer software, diagnostic scan tools, and other tools. Items included in this are engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, heating and air condition systems, air brake systems, and electrical systems.
• Repairs and changes tires on the vehicles and equipment of the fleet is a major duty of this position. Tires include small light duty passenger vehicle tires, large truck tires, tractor and motor grader tires, solid rubber tires (which weigh in excess of 1,000 lbs. each) on loaders, and metal wheels on landfill compactors.
• Welds and fabricates is a daily task of this position.
• Fuels landfill heavy equipment.
• Prepares new vehicles and equipment for use and remove surplus vehicles and equipment from service.
• Operates service trucks and wrecker for field service repairs is a major duty of this position.
• Services and repairs the grapple cranes and operator station of the County transfer station is performed by this position.
• Provides customer service to the public.
• Maintains a safe work environment by keeping up to date on hazards associated with chemicals used, safety procedures, keeping work area clean, lockout/tagout procedures.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About you

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of vehicle diagnostic, repair, fabrication or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Class B, Commercial driver’s license.
• Class A driver’s license is preferred.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.
  • Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Americans with Disabilities Act:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.

Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)

Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.

Longevity Allowance
Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

Longevity Allowance
Years of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount
10-14 Years$20.00
15-19 Years$25.00
20-24 Years$30.00
25-29 Years$35.00
30-34 Years$40.00
35-39 Years$45.00
40+ Years$50.00

Annual Leave
Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees
Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

Sick Leave
Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

Earning Rate of Sick Leave
Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.

Paid Holiday’s
The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:
January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year
January:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
May:Memorial Day
June:Juneteenth Day
July:Independence Day
September:Labor Day
November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day

Training:
Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary:

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