Vehicle/Equipment Repair Tech I-Mechanic I

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician I (S)

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***The Food Distribution Division contributes to the nutritional well-being of the citizens of North Carolina by distributing USDA foods to eligible Recipient Agencies. Food Distribution administers six food programs for USDA.

Duties include performing preventative maintenance and repairs of all Food Distribution Equipment. This includes servicing batteries, tires, brake work, starters, alternators, oil changes, transmission fluid, antifreeze, air lines system and lights on tractors and trailers, reefer units on trailers, light body work, maintaining banners on trailers; and preventative maintenance and maintaining two (2) standby generators. This position is also responsible for installing and maintaining tracking systems on trailers, installing, and maintaining dash cams in all vehicles, and maintaining warehouse doors, freezer/cooler doors, security gates and other tasks if needed. In addition to NCDA Food Distribution warehouse located in Butner NC, there is also an NCDA Food Distribution warehouse located in Salisbury, NC. Periodic visits to this location to perform preventive maintenance and repair will occur on as needed basis as well. Other duties include responding to Food Distribution fleet roadside breakdowns, if such breakdowns occur within a reasonable distance from NCDA Food Distribution facility. Additional duties include daily monitoring of inground diesel fuel and gasoline tank levels as well as above ground DEF storage tank level. A valid North Carolina Driver's License and good driving record are requirements of this position. As an added benefit, applicants who currently don't have a valid North Carolina CDL and if hired will be given the opportunity to train onsite utilizing NCDA Food Distribution tractor/trailer, to obtain a Class A CDL within 12-15 months of hire. Must pass the driver's license check and required pre-employment drug test. Ability to pass a fit test relative to the duties of this position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in diagnosing and solving mechanical issues and the skill level to make the needed repairs.
• Ability to safely operate various machines that are commonly found in a shop/garage.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and able to work independently as needed.

Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $62,294

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

Minimum Education and Experience: High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma 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.

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.