Automotive Mechanic II - 2+ Openings! Job
Employer: NC Department of Transportation
SpiderID: 13965443
Location: Smithfield, North Carolina
Posted: 3/21/2025
Wage: $37,782.00 - $66,120.00
Priority Review Date: 6/19/2025
Job Code / NOC / SOC: 25-02025
Category: Automotive/Mechanic
Job Description:
How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/43tm788b by May 30.
This posting is for 2+ openings and your application will be considered for ALL of them through May 30!
NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don't take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300+ reviews.
NEW HIGHER SALARY: $37,782 - $66,120
The Challenge
We are hiring skilled automotive and heavy equipment mechanics to join our Johnston 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 your 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.
Questions?
Call me: Marsha Braswell at 252-640-6475.
Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers
Show me more NCDOT jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTJobs
Curious? https://bit.ly/JoinNCDOT
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/43tm788b by May 30.
This posting is for 2+ openings and your application will be considered for ALL of them through May 30!
NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don't take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300+ reviews.
NEW HIGHER SALARY: $37,782 - $66,120
The Challenge
We are hiring skilled automotive and heavy equipment mechanics to join our Johnston 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 your 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.
Questions?
Call me: Marsha Braswell at 252-640-6475.
Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers
Show me more NCDOT jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTJobs
Curious? https://bit.ly/JoinNCDOT
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
⦁ High School/GED diploma, and
⦁ 2+ years of relevant experience, or
⦁ A combination of education and experience.
⦁ High School/GED diploma, and
⦁ 2+ years of relevant experience, or
⦁ A combination of education and experience.
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: 2
Education: High School
Travel: None
Vacation: 3 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Other Benefits
Company Profile:
We are leading the nation's move to smart transportation. With over 9,000 employees and an annual budget of $5.6B we are designing, managing, and innovating the state's highways, ferries, airports, railroads and bike/pedestrian paths. We have great people, great benefits, and great jobs. Join Us!
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Marsha Braswell | Type: Employer |
| Company: NC Department of Transportation | |
| Web Site: https://tinyurl.com/43tm788b | |