Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III - Columbus County Equipment Unit

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation

NC, USA

Pay: $43,267-$75,718/yr

Shift: Full time

**Agency**

Dept of Transportation

**Division**

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

**Job Classification Title**

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III (S)

**Position Number**

60024459

**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 position will function as a VERT III (Vehicle/ Equipment Repair Technician III) within the Columbus County Equipment Shop. 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.

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 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. Safety to footwear required. As part of the hiring approval process, NCDOT will run a driver license check after conducting interviews, but prior to offering a position.

Prospective drivers must meet the following standards to be eligible to operate NCDOT vehicles:

• No more than two convictions of moving violations within the past three years No convictions of an alcohol or drug related traffic offense within the past five years.
• Valid, current North Carolina driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated (Note: Employees permanently residing in adjacent states may operate a DOT vehicle using a current, valid, appropriate driver's license from their state of residence.)
• If a driver applicant has possessed an out-of-state driver’s license in the past ten years, the driver’s record from the state(s) involved shall be obtained. Such applicants and those who currently possess an out-of-state driver’s license will be responsible for providing their driving records from the appropriate states.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position. As a condition of employment, a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

NOTE: 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.

**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**

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

**Management prefers applicants with the following:**

• Experience in performing preventative 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