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The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II. The candidate will perform skilled repairs on various mechanical systems for automotive and heavy equipment, with additional responsibilities including diagnostics and preventive maintenance. Applicants should have a minimum of two years of relevant experience and meet certain CDL requirements.
INTERNAL ONLY *** Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply. ***
This position will function as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II at the Jacksonville Equipment Shop located in Onslow County. Positions in this class perform skilled small engine, automotive, and heavy equipment repair. Employees perform a wide range of tasks involving services and repair of mechanical systems of gasoline/diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment. 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 Preventive Maintenance and skilled mechanical work on a variety of systems including Electrical Systems (Starting/Charging/Lighting, Etc.), Cooling Systems, Fuel System, Hydraulic System, Air/Hydraulic Brake Systems, and Tires/Rims.
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
Additional Expectations:
Ability to repair and maintain automotive and heavy equipment, and diagnose problems using diagnostic equipment, prepare paperwork essential to employment and equipment repair. Ability to understand both written and oral instructions and move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment. Ability to safely operate equipment for testing purposes. Ability to work in an indoor and outdoor environment. Ability to demonstrate commitment to providing a safe working environment by leading by example. Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and sketches and possesses the physical strength to move relatively heavy objects. Must be able to perform heavy lifting. Safety toe shoes are required for this position.
Note: Employee is required to furnish a complete set of mechanic tools.
The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date. Either possession of a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement 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 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.
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, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.