Vehicle & Equipment Technician, Charleston Water System
• 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
• 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
$52,873.60 ($25.42/hr.) - $79,331.20 ($38.14/hr.)
Hiring Range:
$52,873.60 ($25.42/hr.) - $66,102.40 ($31.78/hr.)
NOTE: IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THE V&E TECHNICIAN (26-085) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2026.
POSITION MAY BE FILLED EARLIER IF A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
APPLY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLESTONWATER.COM
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.