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Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I - Jacksonville

Salary

$34,270.00 - $59,973.00 Annually

Location

Onslow County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10272

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

08/27/2025

Closing Date

9/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I

Position Number

60024255

Salary Grade

NC06

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Description of Work

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

This position will function as a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I at the Jacksonville Equipment Shop located in Onslow County. Positions in this class perform skilled small engine, automotive, and heavy equipment repair. Employees perform a wide range of tasks involving services and repair of mechanical systems of gasoline/diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment. Employees may perform mechanical work at various levels. Work assignments vary in complexity depending on the type of mechanical system. Must be able to perform Preventive Maintenance and skilled mechanical work on a variety of systems including Electrical Systems (Starting/Charging/Lighting, Etc.), Cooling Systems, Fuel System, Hydraulic System, Air/Hydraulic Brake Systems, and Tires/Rims.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ 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

Additional Expectations:

Ability to repair and maintain automotive and heavy equipment, and diagnose problems using diagnostic equipment, prepare paperwork essential to employment and equipment repair. Ability to understand both written and oral instructions and move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment. Ability to safely operate equipment for testing purposes. Ability to work in an indoor and outdoor environment. Ability to demonstrate commitment to providing a safe working environment by leading by example. Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and sketches and possesses the physical strength to move relatively heavy objects. Must be able to perform heavy lifting. Safety toe shoes are required for this position.

Note: Employee is required to furnish a complete set of mechanic tools.

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.

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 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

Christina Tyner – 910-341-2150

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. 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

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

03

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

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3 or more years

04

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

05

Which of the following best describes your level of ability 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

06

Explain how you have experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment.

07

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

+ Wenches

+ 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

08

Explain how you have experience using each tool and/or equipment selected above.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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