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Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III / Caldwell County Equipment Unit

Salary

$41,655.00 - $72,897.00 Annually

Location

Caldwell County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08517

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

07/22/2025

Closing Date

7/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III

Position Number

60024749

Salary Grade

NC10

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+ Benefits

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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.

•Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply”

This position will function as a lead VERT III (Advanced Level Vehicle/ Equipment Repair Technician) within the Lenoir Equipment Shop in Caldwell 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. The selected 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 .

In this position you will be expected 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 will act as backup to the Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor and must be able toperform andmentor othersin 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 required to utilize SAP to create work orders and enter time on work orders. This candidate will be responsible for completing fuel and lube inventory, assisting other technicians in troubleshooting, and completing more complex repairs, assisting supervisor, maintaining fuel site records and inspections per NCDOT and NCDENR requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers:

+ 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 Expectations

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. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (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. Safety toe footwear is needed.

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

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 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Supplemental Contact Information: For more information, please contact Kim Eldreth at (336)903-9186 email [email protected]

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.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience 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

Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of two 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

Describes your experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of two of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, and heavy equipment.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing electrical/electronic diagnostics and repair of complex wiring on two 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

07

Explain how you have experience in performing electrical/electronic diagnostics and repair of complex wiring on two of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment

08

Which of the following best describes experience in inventory management including parts, fuel, and lube commodities?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

09

Explain how you have experience in inventory management including parts, fuel, and lube commodities.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in performing hydraulic system diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds on a variety of equipment?

+ None

+ Less Than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

11

Explain how you have experience in performing hydraulic system diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds on a variety of equipment.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the diagnostics and repair of powertrain components?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 Years or More

13

Explain how you have experience in the diagnostics and repair of powertrain components.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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