Fleet Vehicle Technician – Diesel & Heavy Equipment

Duke Energy Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Technician I/II to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on a wide range of utility vehicles and equipment at a Raleigh facility. The role includes state emission inspections, DOT compliance, and diagnostic work on gas and diesel systems.

CDL-A eligibility is required within 120 days, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential field work as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics.
• Minimum 1 year related experience (Technician I) or 2 years (Technician II).
• High school diploma accepted with relevant experience as alternative to formal education.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assists higher classification of technicians with PM’s.
• Performs required State emission inspections.
• Assists with Federal DOT inspections.
• Adheres to FMCSR for DOT inspections.
• Provides assistance on dielectric test inspections.
• Diagnoses and repairs on light & medium vehicles, gas & diesel forklifts, trailers and powered equipment.
• Maintains the appropriate level of technical competence to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.
• Performs hydraulic brake systems and component repairs.
• Assists with hydraulic component repairs.
• Assists with air brake system inspections and repairs.
• Troubleshoots and repairs basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging and assists with basic A/C systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

Two-year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics

High school diploma + 2 years related experience

High school diploma + 3 years related experience

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Technician I/II to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on a wide range of utility vehicles and equipment at a Raleigh facility. The role includes state emission inspections, DOT compliance, and diagnostic work on gas and diesel systems.

CDL-A eligibility is required within 120 days, with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential field work as needed.