State of South Carolina
Area IV - Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (Fuel/Lube) - TBD
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Salary:
$39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually Location :
Statewide, SC Job Type:
FTE - Full-Time Job Number:
170454 Agency:
Department of Education Division:
Transportation Opening Date:
10/24/2024 Closing Date:
Continuous Class Code::
KD15 Position Number::
TBD Normal Work Schedule::
Other Pay Grade:
GEN07 Hiring Range - Min.:
$41,680.00 Hiring Range - Max.:
$43,764.00 Opening Date:
10/24/2024 EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures::
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications. Normal Work Schedule (Other)::
Hourly position, 40-hour work week, 8- or 10-hour days, possible range of workday 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Full-Time. Some overtime may be required. Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Each position is located at one of the ten (10) AREA IV bus maintenance shops and does NOT float between shops. In the supplemental questions, please indicate your preferred shop assignments.
Area IV Shops include:
Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Converse, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lower Richland, Richland, Spartanburg, and York counties.
The person in this position will fuel school buses and related vehicles. Maintain fueling schedule as issued by supervisor, and completely and accurately record number of gallons. Perform fueling duties as directed by supervisor. Perform general service maintenance for assigned shop vehicles including maintaining grease, oil, and fluid levels. Perform required scheduled service maintenance checks for assigned vehicles and adhere to all grease, oil, and other vehicle fluid additions and changes as scheduled by supervisor. Inspect, change, repair, and mount tires as required. Ensure that tires operating on assigned vehicles are in compliance with all safety standards. Assist with the inspection, general repair, and annual repair, and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles. Follow prescribed daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance schedule. Follow state maintenance policies, rules, and regulations. Report major preventive maintenance problems to Shop Foreman or Assistant Foreman. Assist in the evaluation, diagnosis, and repair of routine maintenance failure problems and report major problems to Shop Foreman or Assistant Foreman. Perform required maintenance checks on state vehicles and maintain fluid levels. As directed, respond to emergency calls to make determination of severity of problem. Make repairs to vehicle or as needed, report to Supervisor for additional assistance. Maintain accurate records in dispensing of parts, and request part replacements when parts are used to maintain truck inventory parts supply as set by the Foreman. Perform all job functions in compliance with Weather, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Use, as instructed, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). If a PPE item is missing, the Technician should report such to the supervisor. Follow Office of Transportation guidelines to provide preventive maintenance services on vehicles, immediately notify supervisor of related problems or other observed concerns. Ensure equipment is clean and in good operating order at all times. Provide other services in support of the school bus maintenance shop mission or the Office of Transportation mission as instructed by the Foreman or Assistant Foreman.
This position is located in the Office of Transportation. Minimum and Additional Requirements
Work experience involving the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment. Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of mechanical experience in automotive or related repair and servicing; or any combination of training and experience that would enable an applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Required to lift objects weighing 50 pounds and to move objects weighing 125 pounds 30 feet. Must be able to operate power, hydraulic and electronic equipment.
Must possess or acquire within 120 calendar days a valid Class A or B CDL
with Tank Vehicle, Passenger and Air Brake endorsements, Tanker Operation certification, and criminal background check. Successful candidates will be extended an offer of conditional probationary employment, at which time they will be required to submit to and pass a drug screening for illegal drugs and must pass the SDE/USDOT medical exam. Additional Comments
Each position is located at one of the ten (10) AREA IV bus maintenance shops and does NOT float between shops. In the supplemental questions, please indicate your preferred shop assignments.
AREA IV:
Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Converse, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lower Richland, Richland, Spartanburg, and York counties.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Title IX/Nondiscrimination: Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
Yes No
02
I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Yes No
03
Do you have work experience involving the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment?
Yes No
04
Please indicate your shop preference(s):
Cherokee Chester Chesterfield Converse Kershaw Lancaster Lower Richland Richland Spartanburg York
05
How did you hear about this position?
Careers.sc.gov Indeed.com LinkedIn Other (Please specify below)
06
If you answered "other" to above question, please specify where you heard about this position below. Required Question
$39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually Location :
Statewide, SC Job Type:
FTE - Full-Time Job Number:
170454 Agency:
Department of Education Division:
Transportation Opening Date:
10/24/2024 Closing Date:
Continuous Class Code::
KD15 Position Number::
TBD Normal Work Schedule::
Other Pay Grade:
GEN07 Hiring Range - Min.:
$41,680.00 Hiring Range - Max.:
$43,764.00 Opening Date:
10/24/2024 EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures::
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications. Normal Work Schedule (Other)::
Hourly position, 40-hour work week, 8- or 10-hour days, possible range of workday 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Full-Time. Some overtime may be required. Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Each position is located at one of the ten (10) AREA IV bus maintenance shops and does NOT float between shops. In the supplemental questions, please indicate your preferred shop assignments.
Area IV Shops include:
Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Converse, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lower Richland, Richland, Spartanburg, and York counties.
The person in this position will fuel school buses and related vehicles. Maintain fueling schedule as issued by supervisor, and completely and accurately record number of gallons. Perform fueling duties as directed by supervisor. Perform general service maintenance for assigned shop vehicles including maintaining grease, oil, and fluid levels. Perform required scheduled service maintenance checks for assigned vehicles and adhere to all grease, oil, and other vehicle fluid additions and changes as scheduled by supervisor. Inspect, change, repair, and mount tires as required. Ensure that tires operating on assigned vehicles are in compliance with all safety standards. Assist with the inspection, general repair, and annual repair, and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles. Follow prescribed daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance schedule. Follow state maintenance policies, rules, and regulations. Report major preventive maintenance problems to Shop Foreman or Assistant Foreman. Assist in the evaluation, diagnosis, and repair of routine maintenance failure problems and report major problems to Shop Foreman or Assistant Foreman. Perform required maintenance checks on state vehicles and maintain fluid levels. As directed, respond to emergency calls to make determination of severity of problem. Make repairs to vehicle or as needed, report to Supervisor for additional assistance. Maintain accurate records in dispensing of parts, and request part replacements when parts are used to maintain truck inventory parts supply as set by the Foreman. Perform all job functions in compliance with Weather, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Use, as instructed, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). If a PPE item is missing, the Technician should report such to the supervisor. Follow Office of Transportation guidelines to provide preventive maintenance services on vehicles, immediately notify supervisor of related problems or other observed concerns. Ensure equipment is clean and in good operating order at all times. Provide other services in support of the school bus maintenance shop mission or the Office of Transportation mission as instructed by the Foreman or Assistant Foreman.
This position is located in the Office of Transportation. Minimum and Additional Requirements
Work experience involving the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment. Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of mechanical experience in automotive or related repair and servicing; or any combination of training and experience that would enable an applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Required to lift objects weighing 50 pounds and to move objects weighing 125 pounds 30 feet. Must be able to operate power, hydraulic and electronic equipment.
Must possess or acquire within 120 calendar days a valid Class A or B CDL
with Tank Vehicle, Passenger and Air Brake endorsements, Tanker Operation certification, and criminal background check. Successful candidates will be extended an offer of conditional probationary employment, at which time they will be required to submit to and pass a drug screening for illegal drugs and must pass the SDE/USDOT medical exam. Additional Comments
Each position is located at one of the ten (10) AREA IV bus maintenance shops and does NOT float between shops. In the supplemental questions, please indicate your preferred shop assignments.
AREA IV:
Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Converse, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lower Richland, Richland, Spartanburg, and York counties.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Title IX/Nondiscrimination: Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
Yes No
02
I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Yes No
03
Do you have work experience involving the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment?
Yes No
04
Please indicate your shop preference(s):
Cherokee Chester Chesterfield Converse Kershaw Lancaster Lower Richland Richland Spartanburg York
05
How did you hear about this position?
Careers.sc.gov Indeed.com LinkedIn Other (Please specify below)
06
If you answered "other" to above question, please specify where you heard about this position below. Required Question