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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Salary Range or Recruitment Range: NC08 $36,682 – $64,194 This position is for a VERT II in the Polk County Equipment Shop. This is skilled mechanic work. Employees perform a range of progressive tasks involving services and repair of mechanical systems of gasoline/diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment. Employees may perform mechanic work at various levels. Work assignments vary in complexity depending on the type of mechanical system. Must be able to perform skilled mechanic work on systems: Preventive Maintenance, Tires, and Tubes, Wheel & Rims, Cranking Systems, Lighting Systems, Cooling Systems, Fuel System, and Hydraulic System. Employees are required to furnish a set of mechanics tools.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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 wiringExperience in basic hydraulic system repairs including component replacement and hosesExperience in troubleshooting and repair of a minimum of one of the following: light, medium, heavy duty or farm equipment brake components Knowledge of diagnostic software, tools and equipment for trucks and heavy equipment Additional Expectations:Positions 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. Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations; prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records; understand both written and oral instructions; move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment; and safely operate equipment for testing purposes. Ability to demonstrate commitment to provide safe working environment by leading by example. Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. The selected applicants will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement. 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. 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 two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing. Safety toe shoes required.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 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 QualificationsMay 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
For more information contact Laura Hawkins Frazier 828-586-2138Applicants 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.AgencyState of North CarolinaAddressNOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State GovernmentWebsitehttp://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html
