Vehicle/Equipment Repair Tech I-Mechanic I

State of North Carolina•Butner Office/whse Granville, NC

9d•$35,596 - $62,294•Onsite

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. 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. This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs of all Food Distribution Equipment, including 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, and maintaining banners on trailers. It also involves preventative maintenance and maintaining two (2) standby generators. The role includes installing and maintaining tracking systems on trailers, installing and maintaining dash cams in all vehicles, and maintaining warehouse doors, freezer/cooler doors, and security gates. Periodic visits to the Salisbury, NC warehouse for maintenance and repair will occur. The position also involves responding to roadside breakdowns within a reasonable distance and daily monitoring of fuel tank levels (diesel and gasoline) and above ground DEF storage tank levels.

Requirements

A valid North Carolina Driver’s License and good driving record.
Ability to pass the driver’s license check and required pre-employment drug test.
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 and 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who currently don’t have a valid North Carolina CDL and if hired will be given the opportunity to train onsite utilizing NCDA Food Distribution tractor/trailer, to obtain a Class A CDL within 12-15 months of hire.

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.
Servicing reefer units on trailers.
Performing light body work.
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 warehouse 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.