Vehicle Maintenance Tech I - IBEW 1347

Duke Energy; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician I to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on utility vehicles and equipment. You will work in a garage or field locations, supporting a range of vehicles from cars to heavy trucks.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, brake system repairs, and assisting higher-level technicians with complex tasks, while maintaining safe work practices in a busy maintenance environment. Onsite mobility is required.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school; OR at least one year of related work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete surface for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a garage environment with noise, fumes and dust and tolerate heights in aerial devices.
• Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100 lbs. several times per shift.
• Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs. a distance of at least 25 feet.
• Repeated bending and twisting are required.
• Mobility Classification- Onsite

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assist higher classification of technicians with PM's on all vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with Federal DOT inspections.
• Assist on dielectric test inspections.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles, (gas & diesel) forklifts, trailers, and powered equipment.
• Maintain the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.
• Perform hydraulic brake systems and component repairs.
• Assist with hydraulic component repairs.
• Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs.
• Assist higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging and assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.
• Complete all training requirements for Vehicle Maintenance Technician I in the timeframe established by the Company.

Skills

Diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Electrical systems

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or certificate in auto/diesel/heavy equipment mechanics

One year of related work experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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A. DUTIES:

Under directive supervision, this position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections and basic repairs on utility vehicles and equipment. Includes, but is not limited to passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUV's, medium and heavy trucks, trailers, and off-road equipment. Maintenance operations may take place in the garage or at field locations during various work schedules depending on business needs. Performs such duties as:

Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assist higher classification of technicians with PM's on all vehicles and equipment.

Assist with Federal DOT inspections.

Assist on dielectric test inspections.

Perform diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles, (gas & diesel) forklifts, trailers, and powered equipment.

Maintain the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.

Perform hydraulic brake systems and component repairs.

Assist with hydraulic component repairs.

Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs.

Assist higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging and assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.

Complete all training requirements for Vehicle Maintenance Technician I in the timeframe established by the Company.

B. QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet the Company's requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS; and, in addition:

Must have an Associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school; OR at least one year of related work experience in lieu of a degree.

Must successfully obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of hire date.

Must be able to stand and walk on concrete surface for extended periods of time.

Must be able to work in garage environment with associated noise, fumes and dust and tolerate heights in aerial devices.

Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100 lbs. several times per shift.

Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs. a distance of at least 25 feet.

Repeated bending and twisting are required.

This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading. This weight restriction must be maintained throughout employment within the Vehicle Maintenance Technician progression.

Mobility Classification- Onsite

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

IBEW Local 1347

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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