Forest District Mechanic: Heavy Equipment & Weld Tech

Ncagr; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (S) in Fayetteville, NC to maintain and repair heavy forestry equipment, troubleshoot diesel and gasoline engines, and perform welding and fabrication. You will follow repair manuals and assist with irrigation equipment; some travel and after-hours work may be required.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and may need EPA Type I-III certification. CDL required or obtainable within 360 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EPA Type I/II/III or Universal technician certification may be required per 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment; troubleshoot diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulics, brakes, and undercarriage.
• Use and interpret repair manuals and schematics.
• Provide irrigation equipment repair and welding/fabrication for forestry equipment.

Skills

OSHA safety

Heavy equipment repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Electrical systems

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Repair manuals

Schematics

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (S) in Fayetteville, NC to maintain and repair heavy forestry equipment, troubleshoot diesel and gasoline engines, and perform welding and fabrication. You will follow repair manuals and assist with irrigation equipment; some travel and after-hours work may be required.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and may need EPA Type I-III certification. CDL required or obtainable within 360 days.