Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III (Mechanic)

Dept of Transportation

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III (S)

NC10

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 is for a Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III (VERT III) in the Vance County Equipment Shop located in Division 5. Positions in this class perform skilled small engine, automotive, and/or heavy equipment repair. Employee will be expected to multi-task while maintaining focus. Duties include inspection and service to highly complex mechanical systems analysis using advanced diagnostic instruments and software; conducting parts/systems failure analysis; and the calibration, adjustment and operation of engine analyzers. Employee must be able to perform semi-skilled and skilled mechanic work on systems such as preventive maintenance; brakes; steering; tires and lubes; wheels, rims, and hubs; transmission (auto); charging system; cranking system; ignition system; lighting system; cooling system; exhaust system; fuel system; power unit; hydraulics; air conditioning; instruments and gauges; air intake system; suspension; transmission (Manual) axle driven rear and axle front (non-driven). Standard operational guidelines, shop safety procedures, vendor manuals and manufacturer publications and bulletins are normally established, and employees apply technical knowledge and skills, occasionally modifying standard practice and procedures due to unusual situations. Employee must routinely determine materials, techniques, and tools to accomplish work assignments. Work requires experience in welding and steel fabrication/machining. Positions in this class may perform as back up to shop supervisors using SAP. The type of repair work to be done may require consultation with a higher-level technician or a supervisor. Employee will also be responsible for transporting new and current equipment as needed.

Employee is required to furnish a complete set of mechanics tools. Position requires 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. Must have the ability to operate forklift and pick-up truck as needed.

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. 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.

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

Anita Lynn Dillon