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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 month ago

Vehicle Equipment Repair Technician I - Division 14

Cherokee County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$34K/yr - $60K/yr

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is dedicated to enhancing the economy and vitality of North Carolina through efficient transportation solutions. They are seeking a Vehicle Equipment Repair Technician I to perform semi-skilled repairs on small engines, automotive, and heavy equipment, involving inspection, diagnosis, and maintenance of various mechanical systems.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled small engine, automotive and heavy equipment repair

Service, inspection, repair, rebuild and diagnosis of mechanical systems for a variety of engines/equipment

Determine materials, techniques and tools to accomplish work assignments

Inspect and replace brake pads and shoes

Replace regulators, alternators and belts

Fit or repair standard aftermarket upgrades and equipment

Perform preventative maintenance, tires and tubes, wheels & rims, cranking systems, lighting systems, cooling systems and hydraulic systems

Qualification

Automotive repairHeavy equipment repairPreventive maintenanceDiagnostic equipmentEPA certificationTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

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

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

The selected candidate must be able to legally operate CDL required equipment/trucks with both manual and automatic transmissions at the time of hire or within 360 days of hire date

Either possession of a current Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement 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 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 substances and alcohol testing

Safety toe footwear is required

Selected candidate is required to furnish a complete set of tools

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of NCDOT post offer employment evaluation

Preferred

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