VehicleEquipment Repair Technician I Division 11

Wilkes County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 34270 - 59973

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Job Classification Title

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC06

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This is an extended posting through March 2 2026 for Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (VERT I) positions in Division 11. Multiple VERT I positions will be filled from this posting.

Positions in this class perform semi-skilled small engine automotive and heavy equipment repair. This is semi-skilled mechanic work. 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 moderately complex mechanical systems analysis using advanced diagnostic instruments and software and conducting parts/systems failure analysis. 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/or ancillary components/equipment. Positions in this class perform a variety of recurring and related tasks and repairs such as inspecting and replacing brake pads and shoes replacing regulators alternators and belts and/or fitting or repairing standard aftermarket upgrades and equipment preventative maintenance tires and tubes wheels & rims cranking systems lighting systems cooling systems and hydraulic systems. Employees may perform mechanic work at various levels.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC06: $34270.00 - $59973.00 Annually

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Experience in the repair and replacement of tires
Experience in performing preventative 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:

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 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 Drivers License with N endorsement on the date of hire OR the North Carolina Commercial Drivers 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. Safety toe footwear is required.

NOTE: Selected candidate is required to furnish a complete set of tools.

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

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Joshua Elmore

Email:

Required Experience:

AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionJob Classification TitleVehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (S)Position NumberGradeNC06About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmenta...