Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician - Jacksonville

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Job summary

A state job in Onslow County, NC seeks a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician to provide maintenance and repair for various vehicles and equipment. Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience ranging from light to heavy-duty vehicles, possess a high school diploma, and may need a CDL. Full benefits and competitive salaries are offered, emphasizing a safe working environment.

Benefits

State Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in vehicle repair or equivalent education.
• EPA certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain automotive and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on various vehicles.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Systems Diagnostics

Hydraulic System Repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

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Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician - Jacksonville

State of North Carolina

$37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually

Location

Onslow County, NC

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08001

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

06/25/2025

Closing Date

7/8/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

Positions 60024226 and 60024255 will be filled from this posting. You only need to apply once to be considered for both positions.

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

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.
• Experience in diagnostics of basic electrical systems and proper repair of wiring.
• Experience in basic hydraulic system repairs including component replacement and hoses.

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.

Description of Work

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

Positions 60024226 and 60024255 will be filled from this posting. You only need to apply once to be considered for both positions.

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

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.

• Experience in diagnostics of basic electrical systems and proper repair of wiring.
• Experience in basic hydraulic system repairs including component replacement and hoses.

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

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Tammy Mills – 910-341-2150

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.