Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II

State of North Carolina

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This position will function as a VERT II (Vehicle/ Equipment Repair Technician Level II) within the New Bern Equipment Shop in Craven County. Employees perform a range of progressively responsible tasks involving service, repair, rebuild and diagnosis of mechanical systems of gasoline/diesel powered automotive, heavy equipment as well as power tools. Employees may perform mechanical work at various levels. Work assignments vary in complexity depending on the type of mechanical system. Must be able to perform skilled mechanical work including but not limited to the following systems: Preventive maintenance, brakes (air and hydraulic), steering; tires and tubes; wheels, rims, and hubs; transmission (auto and manual); charging system; cranking system; ignition system; lighting system; cooling system; exhaust system; fuel system; power unit, hydraulics; air conditioning; instruments and gages; and air intake system.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment, 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.
Ability to repair and maintain automotive and heavy equipment, and diagnose problems using diagnostic equipment, prepare paperwork essential to employment and equipment repair.
Ability to understand both written and oral instructions, move parts and materials necessary to repair and maintain equipment.
Ability to safely operate equipment for testing purposes.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to provide a safe working environment by leading by example.
Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals.
Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and sketches and possess the physical strength to move relatively heavy objects.
Ability to work in emergency situations and inclement weather.
Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement or ability to obtain it within 360 days of hire.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Completion of release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06).
Employee will need to furnish a complete set of mechanic tools.
Safety toe footwear will be needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, and heavy equipment.
Knowledge of basic welding principles and application.
Experience in diagnostics of basic electrical systems and proper repair of wiring.
Experience in basic hydraulic system repairs including component replacement and hoses.
Experience using a computer to obtain diagnostic and repair information.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Repair and maintain automotive and heavy equipment.
Diagnose problems using diagnostic equipment.
Prepare paperwork essential to employment and equipment repair.
Understand both written and oral instructions.
Move parts and materials necessary to repair and maintain equipment.
Safely operate equipment for testing purposes.
Work in indoor and outdoor environments.
Demonstrate commitment to provide a safe working environment by leading by example.
Read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals.
Read schematics, diagrams, and sketches.
Move relatively heavy objects.
Work in emergency situations and inclement weather.
Operate the fuel truck at times, as needed.