District Mechanic

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service, part of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (S) to maintain and repair heavy equipment across the forestry fleet.

You will troubleshoot diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes and undercarriage, using repair manuals and schematics. The job requires CDL eligibility (or obtaining one within 360 days), pre-employment drug testing, and willingness to travel for emergencies

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations including shop and equipment safety.
• Experience using various mechanical, electrical and computer systems.
• Ability to do heavy lifting and pulling when required.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of automotive or heavy equipment, welding and fabrication.
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, databases).

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems.
• Uses repair manuals and schematics to guide work.
• Provides irrigation equipment repair including electric, PTO and engine-driven pumps and welds/ fabricates as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Welding and fabrication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division North Carolina Forest Service Job Classification Title Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (S) Position Number 60032091 Grade NC06

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

***This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.***

The North Carolina Forest Service is designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

The primary job functions of this position are:

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, as well as trouble shoots complex mechanical problems including diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, final drives, hydraulics, brakes and undercarriage problems.
• Will need to use and comprehend repair manuals and schematics.
• Provide irrigation equipment repair including electric, PTO and engine driven pumps as well as repair and maintain specialized forestry equipment and will also provide welding and metal fabrication.

Environmental exposures are adverse weather, forest pests, hunters, intense heat, dust and smoke. Work hours are typically 8-5, Mon-Fri. Some work functions require evening, holiday and/or weekend work. Wildfire & disaster/emergency response functions require readiness 24/7. Some overnight travel required for emergency response and/or training.

Residency will be discussed at the time of interview.

Duty Station Location: 737 Smokey RoadRocky MountNC27804

Employee must operate a state vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training or employer sponsored training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $62,294

• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations including shop and, equipment safety.
• Experience using various mechanical, electrical and computer systems.
• Ability to do heavy lifting and pulling when required as related to mechanical duties.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of automotive or heavy equipment: welding and fabrication, automotive painting and operation of heavy equipment.
• Basic computer skills, i.e. email, internet, data base.

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate’s related education and experience.

Applicants seeking veteran’s/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience in the repair work to which assig