Regional Mechanic

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair crucial equipment for firefighting and resource management. This position requires expertise in mechanical systems, safety regulations, and willingness for occasional emergency responses. The role is vital to ensuring effective resource management and community safety in North Carolina.

Benefits

State employee benefits

Overnight travel for training

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical and electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations.
• Skilled in welding and metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, troubleshoots complex issues.
• Provides irrigation equipment repair and welding services.
• Operates state vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver’s License.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Mechanical systems experience

Ability to perform heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift

Job description

*** 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:

2958 Rouse Road Extension, Kinston, NC 28504

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.

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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.

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The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• 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.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• 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.
• Experience using a forklift operation.

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

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 assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.

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.

Please follow the instructions to apply online.It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.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.