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Office of Support Services - Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (60024215)
State of South Carolina
Department of Public Safety
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves installing, repairing, and maintaining specialized equipment like lights, radios, and cameras on police and public safety vehicles, as well as inspecting them and handling decommissioning when vehicles are retired.
Workers also document all work and coordinate with teams to manage inventory and repairs.
It's a good fit for someone handy with car electronics who enjoys hands-on tasks in a team setting and can adapt to new tools and procedures.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma
- Working knowledge of automotive electronics
- Previous experience with 12-volt electrical systems
- Basic knowledge of 12-volt electrical theory, application, and diagnosis
- One or more years of experience with automobiles
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Effective communication and customer service skills
Full Job Description
Mechanics will be responsible for equipping both new and existing fleet vehicles with items such as decals/graphics, bumper systems, radio systems and equipment, emergency lighting, radar systems, camera systems and other essential law enforcement equipment as needed. Responsible for inspecting all vehicles and associated fleet equipment to ensure proper function. Coordinates and completes related repairs as needed. Capable of completing written work orders and/or build sheets to interpret various installation and repair functions as necessary. Ability to work both independently and as a team.
Equip both new and existing fleet vehicles with various law enforcement equipment. Ability to interpret build plans and various operations/instruction manuals. Installs essential equipment including decals/graphics, bumper systems radio systems and equipment, emergency lighting, radar systems, camera systems and other essential law enforcement equipment as needed.
Troubleshoots and completes repairs related to law enforcement equipment specific to Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) fleet vehicles. Coordinates equipment repairs with service writers and inventory control. Documents and completes work orders as needed.
Decommissions Department of Public Safety (DPS) fleet vehicles to include removing all law enforcement equipment. Coordinates equipment removal with service writers and inventory control regarding property disposal.
Responsible for proper identification/handling of DPS fleet vehicles and equipment. This includes the proper documentation of DPS fleet equipment regarding installation, repair and disposal.
Assists with and performs other essential Fleet Shop support duties as designated by supervision.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:Work experience that involved the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment.
Agency Additional Requirements:
- High school diploma and working knowledge of automotive electronics.
- Previous experience with 12 volt electrical systems.
- Basic knowledge of the 12 volt electrical application, theory and/or diagnosis.
- The ability to work both independently and with a team.
- Effective communication/customer service skills.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing needs.
- Ability to determine when Floor Supervision should be consulted.
- Works in a fleet shop/warehouse environment.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of automobiles with one (1) or more years of experience.Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
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