Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I

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

Salary Grade: NC06 / Recruitment Range $33,272.00 - $58,226.00.

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

This position will function as a VERT I at the Maury Equipment Shop in Greene County. This is skilled mechanic work.

The selected candidate will be expected to perform a range of tasks involving services and repair of mechanical systems of gasoline/diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment.

Employee may perform mechanic work at various levels. Work assignments vary in complexity depending on the type of mechanical system.

Must be able to perform basic mechanic work within the following systems: Preventive Maintenance, Tires, and Tubes, Wheels & Rims, Cranking Systems, Lighting Systems, Cooling Systems, Fuel Systems, and Hydraulic Systems.  Note: Employee will need to furnish a complete set of mechanic tools.

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

• Experience in the repair and replacement of tires

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

• Skill in the use of at least 2 tools and pieces of equipment used in the equipment shop such as wrenches, sockets, battery charger, hydraulic jacks, loader, forklift, automotive/truck lift, fuel service truck, tire changer, tire balancer, welder, cutting torch, diagnostic equipment, computer, tire jack, tire balance machine, pneumatic wrench, diagnostic gauges, electronic tester, air impact wrench, air compressor, air gun, torque wrench

Additional Expectations:

Selected candidate will need the ability to repair and maintain automotive and heavy equipment, and diagnose problems using basic diagnostic equipment, prepare paperwork essential to employment and equipment repair. Employee will be expected 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 be expected 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 be expected 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 be expected to perform heavy lifting. The selected applicants will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker (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 for this position.

As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Steel toe safety shoes will be needed. Employee will be expected to work in emergency situations and inclement weather. This position may also be expected to operate fuel truck or Low-Boy if needed at times.

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 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.

For more information contact April Briggs at (252)439-2901.

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.