Vehicle/Equipment Repair Tech I-Mechanic I
About The Position
The Food Distribution Division distributes USDA foods to eligible recipient agencies through six USDA food programs. The Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I performs preventive maintenance and repairs on Food Distribution equipment, primarily at the NCDA Food Distribution warehouse in Butner, North Carolina, with periodic visits to the Salisbury warehouse as needed. The role maintains tractors, trailers, trailer refrigeration units, two standby generators, tracking systems, vehicle dash cameras, warehouse and freezer/cooler doors, security gates, and related equipment. It also responds to fleet roadside breakdowns within a reasonable distance of the Food Distribution facility and monitors diesel, gasoline, and DEF tank levels. A valid North Carolina driver’s license and good driving record are required. Applicants who do not have a valid North Carolina CDL may have the opportunity, if hired, to train onsite using an NCDA Food Distribution tractor/trailer and obtain a Class A CDL within 12–15 months of hire. The selected applicant must pass a driver’s license check, required pre-employment drug testing, and a fit test related to the duties. A USDOT medical certificate is required before employment when applicable to CDL requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience in the assigned repair work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of techniques and methods for diagnosing and solving mechanical issues, and the skill to make needed repairs.
- Ability to safely operate machines commonly found in a shop or garage.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently as needed.
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license and good driving record.
- Pass the driver’s license check and required pre-employment drug test.
- Ability to pass a fit test related to the duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- A valid North Carolina CDL; applicants hired without one may have the opportunity to train onsite and obtain a Class A CDL within 12–15 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on Food Distribution equipment.
- Service tractor and trailer batteries, tires, brakes, starters, alternators, oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, air-line systems, and lights.
- Service trailer refrigeration units, perform light body work, and maintain trailer banners.
- Perform preventive maintenance on and maintain two standby generators.
- Install and maintain trailer tracking systems and dash cameras in vehicles.
- Maintain warehouse doors, freezer and cooler doors, security gates, and other equipment as needed.
- Visit the NCDA Food Distribution warehouse in Salisbury periodically to perform preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Respond to fleet roadside breakdowns when they occur within a reasonable distance of the NCDA Food Distribution facility.
- Monitor in-ground diesel and gasoline tank levels and the above-ground DEF storage tank level daily.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
