Vehicle & Equipment Technician (26-008)

Job Description Vehicle & Equipment Technician Job Announcement No:

26-008

Vacant Position(s):

1

Department:

Safety & Support Services

Applications Accepted through Sunday, January 18, 2026 Salary Range: $52,873.60 ($25.42/hr.) - $79,331.20 ($38.14/hr.) Grade:

107

Hours: 8:00 – 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

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

Job Requirements

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