Vehicle/Equipment Repair Tech I-Mechanic I
About The Position
The Food Distribution Division contributes to the nutritional well-being of the citizens of North Carolina by distributing USDA foods to eligible Recipient Agencies. Food Distribution administers six food programs for USDA. Duties include performing preventative maintenance and repairs of all Food Distribution Equipment. This includes servicing batteries, tires, brake work, starters, alternators, oil changes, transmission fluid, antifreeze, air lines system and lights on tractors and trailers, reefer units on trailers, light body work, maintaining banners on trailers; and preventative maintenance and maintaining two (2) standby generators. This position is also responsible for installing and maintaining tracking systems on trailers, installing, and maintaining dash cams in all vehicles, and maintaining warehouse doors, freezer/cooler doors, security gates and other tasks if needed. In addition to NCDA Food Distribution warehouse located in Butner NC, there is also an NCDA Food Distribution warehouse located in Salisbury, NC. Periodic visits to this location to perform preventive maintenance and repair will occur on as needed basis as well. Other duties include responding to Food Distribution fleet roadside breakdowns, if such breakdowns occur within a reasonable distance from NCDA Food Distribution facility. Additional duties include daily monitoring of inground diesel fuel and gasoline tank levels as well as above ground DEF storage tank level.
Requirements
- A valid North Carolina Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Ability to pass a fit test relative to the duties of this position.
- Knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in diagnosing and solving mechanical issues and the skill level to make the needed repairs.
- Ability to safely operate various machines that are commonly found in a shop/garage.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Able to work independently as needed.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina CDL (Commercial Driver's License) at the time of hire.
- Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 12-15 months of hire through onsite training.
Responsibilities
- Performing preventative maintenance and repairs of all Food Distribution Equipment.
- Servicing batteries, tires, brake work, starters, alternators, oil changes, transmission fluid, antifreeze, air lines system and lights on tractors and trailers, reefer units on trailers.
- Performing light body work and maintaining banners on trailers.
- Performing preventative maintenance and maintaining two (2) standby generators.
- Installing and maintaining tracking systems on trailers.
- Installing and maintaining dash cams in all vehicles.
- Maintaining warehouse doors, freezer/cooler doors, and security gates.
- Periodic visits to the Salisbury, NC location to perform preventive maintenance and repair.
- Responding to Food Distribution fleet roadside breakdowns within a reasonable distance.
- Daily monitoring of inground diesel fuel and gasoline tank levels as well as above ground DEF storage tank level.
Benefits
- State Employee Benefits
- Variety of leave options
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
