Mechanics for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Mechanic Experience11%Communication Skills9%Service Technician Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years26%6-10 years20%Current company
Columbia City CarsPeter Boulware Toyota-ColumbiaTMC Transportation
Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years21%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,224 profiles for Mechanics in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Mechanic: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $66,434 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,278 – $106,922 yearly
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Maintenance Mechanic
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseEPA Universal Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOhmmeterService Technician ExperienceMechanic
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAirframe & Powerplant LicenseScissor Lift CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementA Technician
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAutomotive RepairSuspension and Steering System RepairVehicle MaintenanceAutomotive ServiceSuspension+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceSuspensionAutomotive RepairBrake RepairOil ChangeOwner / Mobile Automotive Technician
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10X EndorsementCDL aForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceDiesel MechanicsDiesel Engine RepairHydraulicsSchedule ManagementDiesel Mechanic
Lexington, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseTIPSOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRDiesel Mechanic Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceAuto Mechanic
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCLPCDL BSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceCarpentry
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What's the average time to fill a mechanic role?
The average time to fill a mechanic role is 101 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do mechanics tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a mechanic include: mechanic experience, communication skills and service technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a mechanic?
Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driver's License, ASE Certification and EPA Certification.
What are some job titles related to mechanics?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: owner / mobile automotive technician, a technician and diesel mechanic.
What level of education is common for a mechanic?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a mechanic in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a mechanic?
Most mechanics have 10 years of professional experience.
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