Vehicle Maintenance Technician I or II

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on utility vehicles and industrial equipment, including generators, forklifts, aerial equipment, cranes, amphibious equipment, off-road digging equipment, passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and trailers. Maintenance may be performed in a garage or at field locations, with schedules varying according to business needs. The technician must be able to respond to an assigned operations complex within 45 minutes and to emergency situations. The position is offered at Technician I or II level. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the level for which they are considered. Work is onsite at a company facility, Monday through Friday. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A within 120 days. It also involves physical work in a garage environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, and dust, and tolerating heights in aerial devices. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

Vehicle Maintenance Technician I: Two-year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school, plus at least one year of related experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience.
Vehicle Maintenance Technician II: Two-year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school, plus at least two years of related experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and at least three years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a CDL Class A driver’s license within 120 days.
Ability to respond to the assigned operations complex within 45 minutes and to emergency situations.
Ability to stand and walk on concrete for extended periods.
Ability to work in a garage environment with associated noise, fumes, and dust, and tolerate heights in aerial devices.
Ability to lift and/or push at least 100 pounds several times per shift and carry at least 50 pounds for at least 25 feet.
Ability to repeatedly bend and twist.
Must meet all basic/required qualifications to be considered.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Electric utility fleet experience.
Basic hydraulic experience.
Heavy-duty diesel experience.
Aerial boom experience.
ASE certifications.
AWS welding certifications.
Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact effectively with peers, customers, and management.
Ability to make sound decisions, exercise good judgment, and set priorities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience with computer equipment, laptops, keyboards, and tablets.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light- and medium-duty vehicles and equipment, and assist higher-classification technicians with preventative maintenance on all vehicles and equipment.
Perform required state emissions inspections.
Assist with Federal DOT inspections and adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for DOT inspections.
Assist with dielectric test inspections.
Diagnose and repair light- and medium-duty vehicles, including gas and diesel vehicles, forklifts, trailers, and powered equipment.
Maintain the technical competence needed to diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
Perform hydraulic brake system and component repairs.
Assist with hydraulic component repairs.
Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs.
Assist higher-classification technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic electrical system components, including cranking, lighting, and charging systems; assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.