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  • Service Mechanic

    York, South Carolina United States YORK COUNTY, SC Full Time See Position Description Apr 24, 2025
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    YORK COUNTY, SC

    About York County York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. York County features everything from prominent parks and greenways to renowned hiking trail systems in the Kings Mountain National Military Park to Carowinds Amusement Park (one of the largest in the Southeast) – all with a cost of living that’s under the national average. 

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    Job Description

    About us

    York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

    Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

    Vision Statement- York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

    About our opportunity

    We are excited to hire a Service Mechanic to join our team within the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Collection Division. The purpose of this position is to serve as a skilled technician for maintaining production equipment required to produce products with minimum downtime. Responsibilities include the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment for the Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Division; performing general building and grounds maintenance work as assigned; preparing maintenance records utilizing an electronic work order system; and performing related technical work as required.

    Projected Hiring Range/Pay Grade 112: $21.20 - $25.44 per hour. Salary is based on qualifications.

    Our Total Compensation Package:
    • Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
    • Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-term disability
    • Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
    • 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
    • Longevity Pay
    • SC State Retirement Plan Pension
    • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
    • Sick Bank
    • Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
    • Wellness Screenings
    • Employee Assistance Programs
    • Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
    • Paid uniforms

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of division equipment; ensures prompt response to both routine and emergency maintenance and repair requests; assists in scheduling tasks according to priority.
    • Inspects, services, maintains, troubleshoots, provides preventive maintenance, and/or repairs division equipment and systems, including but not limited to hydraulic systems on compactors, electrical and mechanical systems which includes automation equipment, conveyor belt and baler equipment, heating and air conditioning equipment, plumbing fixtures, water wells and pumps, etc. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this essential task.
    • Troubleshoots problems on production lines and takes corrective action within a time manner. Ensures the proper adjustments off all production process relevant parameters.
    • Routinely performs construction, carpentry, welding, fabrications, concrete, painting, and landscaping at Collection and Recycling Centers, Material Processing Facility, and other areas as required.
    • Monitors equipment and part inventory and initiates resupply of necessary parts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
    • Provides documentation of completed work using electronic work order system and keeps supervisor and coworkers informed regarding maintenance and repair status.
    • Operates a county vehicle, automated sorting line, automated bailer, hydraulic compactors, stick welder, MIG welder, skid steer loader, forklift, roll-off truck, mulcher, lawn mowers, weed eaters, HVAC equipment, chain saws, paint sprayer, voltage meter, cutting/welding tools, etc.; uses various hand and power tools; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
    • Makes emergency service calls for disabled equipment; responds to after-hours emergency calls.
    • Repairs, sand blasts, welds, and paints all closed top, open top, and recycling boxes.
    • Maintains and repairs security fencing and gates.
    • Assists with special events of the division as directed.
    • Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints regarding areas of responsibility.
    • Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc. as appropriate to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
    • Performs all duties in compliance with division and County policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
    • Performs related work as assigned.


    About you

    Experience and Education:
    • Associate’s degree or specialized vocational training.
    • Four (4) years of experience in maintenance and repair of equipment to include hydraulic systems, electrical and mechanical systems and automated equipment or related field of or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

    Certifications and Licenses:
    • Valid state Class B (Class A preferred) Commercial driver’s license.
    • CPR and First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain.
    • OSHA 10 Certification or the ability to obtain.
    • Confined Space Certification or the ability to obtain.

    Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

    Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.

    Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)

    Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.

    Longevity Allowance
    Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

    Longevity Allowance
    Years of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount
    10-14 Years$20.00
    15-19 Years$25.00
    20-24 Years$30.00
    25-29 Years$35.00
    30-34 Years$40.00
    35-39 Years$45.00
    40+ Years$50.00

    Annual Leave
    Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

    Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees
    Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

    Sick Leave
    Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

    Earning Rate of Sick Leave
    Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.

    Paid Holiday’s
    The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:
    January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year
    January:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
    May:Memorial Day
    June:Juneteenth Day
    July:Independence Day
    September:Labor Day
    November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
    December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day

    Training:
    Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

    Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
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