This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.Salary Grade: NC08 / Salary Range: $36,682.00 - $64,194.00 - All recommended salaries are based on each applicant's qualifying education and related experience in combination with the position's budgeted salary. The maximum hiring rate for this position is $57,177.This is an extended posting through January 31, 2025, for Mechanic - Vehicle/Repair Technician II (VERT II) positions in Division 8, Richmond County. Multiple VERT II positions will be filled from each extended county posting. Interested applicants will only have to apply one time to be considered for all our VERT II vacancies in each respective county during this time frame. However, if an applicant is interested in applying for a VERT II position in more than one county, they will need to apply to each respective county posting for which they are seeking employment. These are permanent NCDOT positions with full benefits including health insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave, etc.Positions in this class perform skilled small engine, automotive, and/or heavy equipment repair. Work includes performance of a wide range of progressively responsible tasks involving the service, inspection, repair, rebuild and diagnosis of a diverse number of mechanical systems for a variety of gasoline, diesel, and alternative powered engines/equipment. Work ranges from 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. Positions must routinely determine materials, techniques and tools to accomplish work assignments. Work assignments vary in complexity depending on the type of mechanical system and ancillary components/equipment. Employees in this classification perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring work such as electrical, suspension, brake system repair, and /or fitting and repairing more complex ancillary and specialized equipment. The extent of repair work to be done may require consultation with a higher-level technician or a supervisor. 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.Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Experience in performing preventive maintenance on a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment
- Experience in diagnostics of basic electrical systems and proper repair of wiring
- Experience in basic hydraulic system repairs including component replacement and hoses
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 provide 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. 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 details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) 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.For additional information, contact Deneane Smith 910-###-####.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.