Automotive Mechanic II – 2+ Openings!

at North Carolina Department of Transportation (view profile)
Location Henderson, 465 Gillburg Rd
Date Posted December 11, 2024
Category
Job Type Full-time
State North Carolina (NC)

Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/f896j6t2 by January 31.
This posting is for 2+ openings and your application will be considered for ALL of them!
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The Challenge
We are hiring skilled automotive and heavy equipment mechanics to join our Vance County Equipment Shop team to do semi-skilled and skilled small engine, automotive, and heavy equipment work.
In this role, you will:
    • Perform skilled small engine, automotive, and heavy equipment repairs.
    • Service, inspect, repair, rebuild, and diagnose mechanical systems for gasoline, diesel, and alternative-powered engines/equipment. Your work will range from routine inspections and service to highly complex mechanical systems analysis using advanced diagnostic instruments and software.
    • Conduct parts/systems failure analysis.
    • Calibrate, adjust, and operate engine analyzers.
    • Routinely determine materials, techniques, and tools to accomplish work assignments that vary in complexity depending on the type of mechanical system and ancillary components/equipment.
    • Perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring work, such as electrical, suspension, brake system repairs, and fitting/repairing more complex ancillary and specialized equipment.
    • Consult with senior technicians or a supervisor on complex assignments.
What You Bring
    • A complete set of mechanic tools.
    • Experience performing preventive maintenance on 1+ of the following: light, medium, heavy-duty trucks, and heavy equipment.
    • Experience diagnosing electrical systems and proper wiring repair.
    • Hydraulic system repair experience, including component replacement and hoses.
    • Ability to repair and maintain automotive and heavy equipment.
    • Skills to diagnose problems using diagnostic equipment.
    • You can prepare paperwork essential to employment and equipment repair.
    • Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
    • Ability to safely operate equipment for testing.
    • Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
    • A commitment to providing safe working environment by leading by example.
    • Ability to read/interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals, read schematics, diagrams, and sketches.
    • Strength to move relatively heavy objects and perform heavy lifting.
    • Safety toe shoes.
    • Class A Commercial Driver's License with "N" endorsement. (Don't have it?  Still Apply!  You can get it through our on-the-job training within 360 days of hire.)
Notes
    • You will be required to work during inclement weather, such as snow, ice, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. that can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays.
    • We will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background check with previous employers for the past 3 years about controlled substances and alcohol.
    • We may require current EPA certification as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician.
Education & Experience
    • High School/GED diploma, and
    • 2+ years of relevant experience, or
    • A combination of education and experience.
Questions?
Call me: Julia Tuttle at 919-477-2128.
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