Vehicle Maintenance Technician I - Step 1(Intern/Co-Op Conversion)

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• Job Title: Vehicle Maintenance Technician I

• Job Code: HDP158

• Business Unit/Department: Customer Delivery/ Fleet Services

• Work Location: Wilmington NC North Ops Center

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections and basic repairs on utility vehicles and equipment. Includes, but is not limited to passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUV's, medium and heavy trucks, trailers and off road equipment. Maintenance operations may take place in the garage or at field locations during various work schedules depending on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assist higher classification of technicians with PM's on all vehicles and equipment

• Perform required State emission inspections

• Assist with Federal DOT inspections

• Adhere to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for DOT inspections

• Provide assistance on dielectric test inspections

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles, (gas & diesel) forklifts, trailers and powered equipment

• Maintain the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment

• Perform hydraulic brake systems and component repairs

• Assist with hydraulic component repairs

• Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs

• Assist higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging and assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.

Required qualifications:

• Valid Drivers License required

• High School/GED

• Associates degree: Student applicants must successfully complete and obtain their degree prior to their scheduled start date

• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of hire date

Desired qualifications:

• Recently completed a Duke Energy Internship or Co-Op

• Certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school

• Prior work experience within applicable fields

• Electric Utility Fleet Experience

• Basic Hydraulic Experience

• ASE Certifications

• AWS Welding Certifications

• Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with peers, customers and management

• Demonstrate ability to make sound decisions, exercising good judgement and setting priorities

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience with computer equipment, laptops, keyboard, tablets, etc.

Working conditions:

• Valid Drivers License required

• Onsite Mobility Classification - Work will be performed at a company facility.

• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete surface for extended periods of time

• Must be able to work in garage environment with associated noise, fumes and dust and tolerate heights in aerial devices

• Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100lbs several times per shift

• Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs a distance of at least 25 feet

• Repeated bending and twisting is required

Travel Requirements

Posting Expiration Date

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