Forest District Mechanic - Heavy Equipment & Welding

Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (N.C. Forest Service) is seeking skilled technicians to maintain and repair heavy equipment used in field operations across 100 counties.

The role involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, following official manuals and safety protocols, and performing welding/fabrication as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and may require EPA certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair incl welding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment; troubleshoot diesel and gasoline engines.
• Use repair manuals and schematics to guide service.
• Repair irrigation equipment and perform welding/fabrication.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems

Heavy equipment repair

Welding and fabrication

Manuals and schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA technician certification

Education/Experience equivalency

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (N.C. Forest Service) is seeking skilled technicians to maintain and repair heavy equipment used in field operations across 100 counties.

The role involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, following official manuals and safety protocols, and performing welding/fabrication as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) and may require EPA certification.