Maintenance Technician

State of North Carolina•Wake, NC

6d•$45,431 - $61,625•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development diploma
Two (2) years of experience in the performance of the full range of journey level tasks associated with two (2) or more highly complex mechanical or building trades.
Must have or be able to acquire valid North Carolina Driver's License
Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the electrical trade.
Skill in the use and care of tools of the trade.
Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems and equipment.
Ability to read and work from blueprints and sketches.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Nice To Haves

Current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Part 82, Subpart F.

Responsibilities

Construct, relocate, and maintain secondary underground electric distribution lines and related components to support VIPER sites statewide.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical system components, including up to 350KW stand-by generators, switchgear, transformers, and associated equipment.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on stand-by and emergency generators according to the VIPER maintenance schedule.
Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to obtain necessary parts, equipment, and materials for system maintenance and repairs.
Work independently or with team members to complete tasks, ensuring compliance with NC DOI inspections and developing expertise in backup emergency power systems.