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Location

Charleston, SC | United States

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Job description

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) owns and operates public seaport and intermodal facilities in Charleston, Dillon, and Greer. Our 900+ employees handle cargo, operate, and maintain cargo handling equipment, manage port facilities and operations, and support the port system in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

Job Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provide technical services to maintain a high level of reliability for material handling, miscellaneous, and Material Handling Maintenance Department equipment and SCSPA vehicles. A Material Handling Mechanic is responsible for the following types of equipment and systems (not an all-inclusive list): gasoline, LP gas, and diesel engines; electro-hydraulic/pneumatic systems, drive train systems and components (transmissions, clutches, brakes, etc.), low voltage DC electrical systems, and mobile air conditioners.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides timely and reliable service for designated material handling and miscellaneous equipment and SCSPA vehicles.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance to designated material handling, miscellaneous, and Material Handling Department equipment and SCSPA vehicles in an efficient and proper manner.
• Performs assigned tasks in compliance with applicable safety, hazardous material, and environmental policies, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains high housekeeping standards both during and at the completion of all tasks.
• Maintains adequate technical knowledge and skills to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair material handling, miscellaneous, and Material Handling Department equipment and SCSPA vehicles.
• Documents all work activities performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes all payroll-related records (e.g., labor tickets, leave slips) in a timely and proper manner.
• Assists as necessary in the training of trainees.
• Assists as necessary with the installation, testing, and acceptance of new or modified material handling and miscellaneous equipment and SCSPA vehicles.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned - This

  job description

  in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Functional supervision of trainees during training

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactorily complete the Trident Technical College Automotive Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic Certificate Programs (or equivalent) OR

At least four (4) years of experience as a journeyman automotive or industrial mechanic

• A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required to operate a Ports Authority owned licensed motor vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills (e.g., using a computerized maintenance system)
• Basic reading and writing skills (e.g., using a computerized maintenance system) in the English language.
• Technical reading and writing skills (e.g., maintenance manuals, prints) in the English language.

Preferred

Qualifications

• • Certification for servicing mobile air conditioners (MACS and/or ASE)
  • A valid South Carolina CDL driver’s license
  • Practical experience with OBDII engine analyzers

Additional Information

SC Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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