Vehicle Equipment Repair Technician II

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician to join their team in North Carolina. This role involves performing a variety of mechanical repairs and maintenance on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of automotive systems. With competitive salaries and state benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values safety and professional development. If you are passionate about mechanics and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in automotive and heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, repair, and diagnosis of mechanical systems.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Basic Welding Principles

Electrical Diagnostics

Hydraulic System Repairs

Computer Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Certification

Tools

Mechanic Tools

Job description

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Salary Grade: NC08 / Recruitment Range $37,782.00 - $66,120.00.

Positions 60024182 and 60024203 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for all positions.

This position will function as a VERT II (Vehicle/ Equipment Repair Technician Level II) within the New Bern Equipment Shop in Craven County. Employees perform a range of progressively responsible tasks involving service, repair, rebuild and diagnosis of mechanical systems of gasoline/diesel powered automotive, heavy equipment as well as power tools. Employees may perform mechanical work at various levels.

Work assignments vary in complexity depending on the type of mechanical system. Must be able to perform skilled mechanic work including but not limited to the following systems: Preventive maintenance, brakes (air and hydraulic), steering; tires and tubes; wheels, rims, and hubs; transmission (auto and manual); charging system; cranking system; ignition system; lighting system; cooling system; exhaust system.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of basic welding principles and application.
• Experience in diagnostics of basic electrical systems and proper repair of wiring.
• Experience in basic hydraulic system repairs including component replacement and hoses.
• Experience using a computer to obtain diagnostic and repair information.

Additional Expectations

Employee will need the ability to repair and maintain automotive and heavy equipment, and diagnose problems using diagnostic equipment, prepare paperwork essential to employment and equipment repair. Employee will need the ability to understand both written and oral instructions, move parts and materials necessary to repair and maintain equipment. Employee will need the ability to safely operate equipment for testing purposes. Employee will need the ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments. Employee will need the ability to demonstrate commitment to provide a safe working environment by leading by example. Employee will need the ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. Employee will need the ability to read schematics, diagrams, and sketches and possess the physical strength to move relatively heavy objects. Employee will need the ability to work in emergency situations and inclement weather. The selected candidate for this position may have to operate the fuel truck at times, as needed. Safety steel toe footwear will be needed.

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with (N) endorsement. 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 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. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

Note: Employee will need to furnish a complete set of mechanic tools.

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment, 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, Ill or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.

Supplemental Contact Information: For more information, please contact April Briggs at [phone].

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.