County Vehicle Mechanic I – Wrecker & Diagnostics

Bladen County; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bladen County's Motor Pool is seeking an Auto Mechanic I to inspect, troubleshoot, and perform routine to moderately complex maintenance on County vehicles, including emergency response and law enforcement fleets, and to operate wrecker services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2–3 years of vehicle maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read technical manuals; NC inspections and record-keeping are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma supplemented by two to three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and light equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to prepare written and oral reports in a concise, clear and effective manner; ability to prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date vehicle maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on County, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Response vehicles; orders parts.
• Maintains maintenance records for all vehicles.
• Schedules maintenance work for all vehicles.
• Performs North Carolina vehicle inspections and reports.
• Provides wrecker service.
• Diagnoses trouble codes on vehicle computers.
• Reviews repair orders, trouble codes, and parts catalogs.
• Prepares vehicle inspection logs and quotes for outside repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Vehicle maintenance

Reading technical materials

Written reports

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma and 2-3 years vehicle maintenance experience

Tools

Air wrenches

Hand wrenches

Axle puller

Brake lathe

Vehicle lift

Computer software

Job description

Bladen County's Motor Pool is seeking an Auto Mechanic I to inspect, troubleshoot, and perform routine to moderately complex maintenance on County vehicles, including emergency response and law enforcement fleets, and to operate wrecker services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2–3 years of vehicle maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read technical manuals; NC inspections and record-keeping are required.