Vehicle/equipment Repair Technician I

N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Kinston, NC, US
Base: $35,596-$62,294; bonus/equity: not specified...
Heavy equipment maintenance and repair
Diesel and gasoline engine troubleshooting
Welding and metal fabrication
The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education to residents and landowners across 100 counties

Job Summary

  • The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education to residents and landowners across 100 counties.
  • This position requires readiness for wildfire and disaster emergency response functions 24/7 and may involve overnight travel for emergency response and training.
  • The agency offers a work environment that promotes agriculture, agribusiness, and forest conservation while ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.

Matching Summary

The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education to residents and landowners across 100 counties.

Salary

Base: $35,596-$62,294; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State employee benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Heavy equipment maintenance and repair
  • Diesel and gasoline engine troubleshooting
  • Welding and metal fabrication
  • Use of repair manuals and schematics
  • Operation of state vehicle with CDL
  • Emergency response readiness 24/7

Nice-to-have

  • Basic computer skills
  • Experience with automotive painting
  • Environmental education support
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

Key Requirements

  • Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License or obtain within 360 days
  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Pre-employment drug testing and DMV physicals
  • EPA certification as Type I, II, III or Universal technician may be required
  • Ability to do heavy lifting and pulling
  • U.S. Department of Transportation medical certificate prior to employment

Work Rights

Must have or obtain North Carolina Class A CDL; Pre-employment drug testing required

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