Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III (S)

Position Number

60024175

Grade

NC10

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is a repost. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position will function as a VERT III (Vehicle/ Equipment Repair Technician III) within the New Bern Equipment Shop in Craven County. This position will perform a range of progressively responsible tasks involving advanced diagnostics and the use of computer diagnostic software to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of light, medium and heavy duty on and off-road equipment. Candidate must have the ability to perform the following: read and follow electrical and hydraulic schematics, possess the physical strength to move relatively heavy objects, follow and perform written and oral instructions, multi-task while maintaining focus, prepare paperwork essential to employment and equipment repair. Candidate must have the ability to perform preventative maintenance, repair, rebuild and diagnose mechanical and electrical systems on gasoline and diesel powered automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty on and off-road equipment. Work assignments will vary in complexity depending on the type of equipment and system. This candidate must be able to perform skilled mechanic work including but not limited to the following systems brakes, steering, tires and tubes, wheels, rims and hubs, transmission (auto and manual), charging systems, cranking systems, ignition systems, CAN BUS systems and associated control modules, lighting systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, instruments & gages, and air intake systems. This candidate will be responsible for completing fuel and lube inventory, assisting other technicians in troubleshooting, and completing more complex repairs, assisting supervisors, maintaining fuel site records and inspections per NCDOT and NCDENR requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  Salary Grade: NC10/Recruitment Range $43,267 - $75,718

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Experience in performing electrical/ electronic diagnostics and repair of complex wiring on two of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Experience in inventory management including parts, fuel, and lube commodities.
• Experience in performing hydraulic system diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds on a variety of equipment.
• Experience in the diagnostics and repair of powertrain components.

Additional Job Description/Minimum Education and Experience of Requirement:

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement. Either possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License 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 is 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.

Note: Employee will need to furnish a complete set of mechanic tools.

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

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

Necessary Special Qualifications 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.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Brandy Lynn Soltow

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov