Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II

State of North Carolina•Wake, NC

2d•$39,244 - $68,679•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be assigned to the Equipment Depot, Equipment Shop. The primary purpose will involve the performance of Journey level duties in the preventive maintenance, inspections, repair, and rebuilding of gasoline, Hybrid or diesel powered, light to heavy equipment found within the DOT fleet. This includes but is not limited to; engines (Gasoline, Hybrid and Diesel), electrical systems, electronic systems, power trains, wheels, tires, tracks, brakes (air, electrical and hydraulic), transmissions (manual, power shift, automatic), hydraulic systems, cooling systems, A/C systems, snow removal equipment. Prepare new equipment for use within the 14 highway divisions. Communicate with customers to ensure accurate description of complaints, and deal with suppliers as needed in order to procure the correct material for the job at hand. Ensures the affected work area is kept clean and complies with all applicable safety rules. Perform other duties and responsibilities, routine or emergency situations, as assigned.

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.
Knowledge of automotive and/or heavy equipment repair.
Experience with one or more of the following; engines, transmissions, differentials, brake systems, hydraulic systems, and final drives.
Knowledge of techniques and methods involved in determining and solving mechanical problems.
Demonstrated ability to use precision measuring devices along with computer driven diagnostic equipment.
Demonstrated ability to arc weld and use oxy-acetylene torch.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, repair, and rebuilding of gasoline, Hybrid or diesel powered, light to heavy equipment.
Repair engines (Gasoline, Hybrid and Diesel), electrical systems, electronic systems, power trains, wheels, tires, tracks, brakes (air, electrical and hydraulic), transmissions (manual, power shift, automatic), hydraulic systems, cooling systems, A/C systems, and snow removal equipment.
Prepare new equipment for use within the 14 highway divisions.
Communicate with customers to ensure accurate description of complaints.
Deal with suppliers as needed in order to procure the correct material for the job at hand.
Ensure the affected work area is kept clean and complies with all applicable safety rules.
Perform other duties and responsibilities, routine or emergency situations, as assigned.