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Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I/Wilkes County Equipment Shop

Salary

$33,272.00 - $58,226.00 Annually

Location

Wilkes County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-13825

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

11/04/2024

Closing Date

11/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I

Position Number

60024735

Salary Grade

NC06

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This position is for a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (VERT I) in the Wilkes County Equipment Shop located within Division Eleven. Employees perform semi-skilled small engine, automotive and heavy equipment mechanic work. Performs a wide range of progressively responsible tasks involving service, inspection, repair, rebuild & diagnostic instruments and software; may include conducting parts/systems failure analysis & calibration; adjustments and operation of engine analyzers. Work requires experience in welding and steel fabrication/machining. Persons hired into these positions will work in both indoor and outdoor environments and will need to be able to move relatively heavy objects. Ability to operate forklift and pick-up truck as needed. Employees are required to furnish a complete set of mechanics tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience in the repair and replacement of tires

• Experience in performing preventative 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

Additional Expectations:

Positions require 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. Ability to perform duties of position(s) in accordance with all safety regulations; prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records; understand both written and oral instructions; move parts and materials necessary to repair and maintain equipment; and safely operate equipment for testing purposes. Ability to demonstrate commitment to provide safe working environment by leading by example. Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. Safety shoes required. Applicant must either be in possession of a current Class “A” CDL 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 CFR383) within 360 days of the date of hire. Pre- employment drug testing will be required. As a condition of employment, a Release form ALCDRG-01, Background Statement ALCDRG-06, and Testing Notification Form (ALCDRG-07) must be completed and signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past two years two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For more information, please contact Kim Eldreth at (336)903-9186

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the repair and replacement of tires?

• None

• Limited

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  03

  Explain how you have experience in the repair and replacement of tires?

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  05

  Describe your experience in performing preventative maintenance on light, medium, heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.

  06

  Check each tool and/or piece of equipment you have experience using.

• Wrenches

• Welder

• Cutting torch

• Diagnostic equipment

• Computer

• Tire jack

• Tire balance machine

• Pneumatic wrench

• Diagnostic gauges, electronic tester

• Air impact wrench

• Air compressor

• Sockets

• Air gun

• Torque wrench

• Battery Charger

• Hydraulic Jacks

• Loader

• Fork Lift

• Automotive/truck lift, fuel service truck

• Tire changer

• Tire balancer

  07

  The successful applicant will be required to furnish their own tools upon date of hire. If selected for this position, will you be able to furnish your own tools?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

333 Fayetteville StRaleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

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