Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

28d

About The Position

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved. To diagnose vehicles and assist all mechanics in daily repairs of vehicles. The ever changing technology of vehicle demands a specially trained employee to share the knowledge learned to effectively repair vehicles. Will assist in ensuring that the repairs to vehicles are the correct repairs using only the part required to repair the vehicle eliminating parts that may be installed and not correctly repairing the vehicle. Will ensure that used parts are used whenever possible. Computer diagnostics on all vehicles and recommend assignment to a qualified mechanic. Maintaining Diagnostic Equipment Handheld monitors, laptops, and subscriptions. Continued hands on repairs of vehicles as a normal daily function. Will serve as backup to the Garage Supervisor.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three (3) 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.
Valid NC Driver's License with acceptable driving record. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver's License or acquire NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire. Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver's License and proof of an acceptable driving record.
Individual must obtain a Vehicle Safety Inspection License, if not already certified, within 6 months of employment.
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

Demonstrated experience in the repair and maintenance of steering and brake systems.
Demonstrated experience in repairing new model vehicle components utilizing computer diagnostic skills and experience in heating and air conditioning systems.
Demonstrated experience in replacing and rebuilding mechanical and electrical automotive components in accordance with established automobile repair and maintenance practices.
Demonstrated experience in the purchasing of fuel, oil, parts, and other related supplies.
Ability to weld.

Responsibilities

Diagnose complex vehicle System faults.
Conduct Journey Level repairs on Motor vehicles.
Repair all systems of an automobile to factory specifications on an as needed basis.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles.
Repair, maintain, replace, and rebuild mechanical and electrical automobile components in accordance with established automotive repair and maintenance practices. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, minor and major engine repair or replacement, differential repairs, repairing of electrical components, air conditioning systems, steering and brake systems, as well as automotive computer diagnostics and repair.
Performing other mechanical tasks such as changing oil, replacing tires, changing and/ or replacing batteries as well as engine tune-ups.
Learn and utilize the GMS system.
Write work orders and document repairs to vehicles.
Utilizing the Garage Management System work order module, prepare, assign, and track work orders for the staff of the MFM Garage Manager
Using established policy and procedure to conduct periodic safety audit of the MFM garage and report findings to the garage manager.
Assist garage mechanics with complex technical issues.
Mentor junior mechanics for hands-on technical training.