Fleet Mechanic I: Diesel & Gas Engine Tech

Pitt County Government; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Government in Greenville, NC seeks a skilled fleet mechanic to maintain and repair vehicles for the Solid Waste Department, General Fund, EMS and Emergency Management. You will perform preventative maintenance on diesel and gasoline engines, diagnose issues, and advise on repairs.

This role requires four years of mechanic experience and a strong focus on keeping all fleet vehicles in service. Daily tasks include diagnostics, minor welding, parts replacement, data entry, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by formal training in mechanical trades.
• 4 years of experience as a mechanic including experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered engines.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnosis and recommend to outside vendors service work that needs to be done to the County fleet.
• Answer and return calls to County employees, contact agency staff, or others associated with fleet operations.
• Diagnosis and repair flat tires, dead batteries, keys locked in vehicles, check engine lights, etc.
• As applicable, adjusts and makes repairs to diesel and gasoline engines, adjusts or repairs valves, carburetors, generators and related units; replaces all worn or defective parts.
• Performs major and minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on power drive, brakes, steering mechanisms, and electrical, cooling and related systems on vehicles and equipment.
• As needed, performs light welding and machine work incidental to completion of repair assignments.
• As needed, paints vehicles/equipment with spray gun as needed.
• Performs housekeeping duties to ensure clean and organized shop.
• As needed, performs documentation and data entry to ensure all County, EM and EMS fleet vehicles are accounted for at all times and all vehicle related information is up to date.
• Provide data reports of fleet related items when requested.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Repair work

Education

High school diploma plus formal training in mechanical trades

Job description

Pitt County Government in Greenville, NC seeks a skilled fleet mechanic to maintain and repair vehicles for the Solid Waste Department, General Fund, EMS and Emergency Management. You will perform preventative maintenance on diesel and gasoline engines, diagnose issues, and advise on repairs.

This role requires four years of mechanic experience and a strong focus on keeping all fleet vehicles in service. Daily tasks include diagnostics, minor welding, parts replacement, data entry, and