Mechanic - Vehicle Equipment Repair Technician I - Davie County

State of North Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a repost, all previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This posting is for a VERT I position in the Davie County Equipment Shop. This is skilled mechanic work. Employees perform a range of progressive tasks involving services and repair of mechanical systems of gasoline/diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment. Employees may perform mechanic work at various levels. Work assignments vary in complexity depending on the type of mechanical system. This position will function as a Level I mechanic at the Davie Equipment Sub Shop located in Davie County. Must be able to perform skilled mechanic work on systems: preventive maintenance, tires, and tubes, wheel & rims, cranking systems, lighting systems, cooling systems, fuel system, and hydraulic system. Employee is required to furnish a set of mechanics tools. Position requires work during any adverse weather such as snow and/or ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations; prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records; understand both written and oral instructions; move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment; and safely operate equipment for testing purposes. Ability to demonstrate commitment to provide a safe working environment by leading by example. Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals.

Requirements

• Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations
• Prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records
• Understand both written and oral instructions
• Move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment
• Safely operate equipment for testing purposes
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to provide a safe working environment by leading by example
• Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals
• The selected applicant 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 will be required.
• As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substance and alcohol testing.
• Safety-toed shoes required.
• Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation.
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees