Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (Mechanic) (Wake County)

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

• →Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance (e.g., every 6,000 miles), including inspections, diagnostics, and repairs to ensure fleet readiness.
• →Diagnostics & Repair: Conduct advanced diagnostics and repairs on engines, transmissions, electrical systems, braking systems, suspension, and climate control systems.
• →Electronic Systems: Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic vehicle systems using manufacturer specifications and diagnostic tools.
• →Vehicle Preparation: Install emergency equipment, decals, and components on new patrol vehicles; remove equipment from decommissioned vehicles.
• →Fleet Support: Support uniformed members through timely repairs and maintenance of operational vehicles.
• →Specialized Work: Perform unique or specialized modifications and assist with special assignments and projects.
• →Vehicle Transport: Operate rollback wrecker to transport vehicles for repair, deployment, or reassignment.
• →Shop Operations: Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the garage, tools, and equipment.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and working with tools and equipment in a shop environment.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

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.

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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

two (2) years of experience in the repair of vehicles and/or equipment;

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here.

Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. 
  
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. 

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. 

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Online Application System for the State of North Carolina by 11:59pm on the night before the closing date listed or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.  

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.