Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Salary : $54,849.60 - $71,302.40 Annually

Location : Jacksonville, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : Feb 2025 425000050

Department : VEHICLE MAINT FACILITY

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Description

This position will perform intermediate skilled work maintaining and repairing a variety of automotive, heavy equipment and maintenance equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Vehicle Maintenance Facility Foreman.

Position Responsibilities

Performing maintenance and repair on all types of automotive, heavy equipment and all other maintenance equipment; ensuring safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections; services and repairs equipment as necessary.
• Adjusts, repairs and services vehicles and construction equipment.
• Installs rings and bearings and effects proper adjustment.
• Overhauls and repairs carburetors and clutches.
• Repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies.
• Overhauls, tunes and adjusts engines using specialized and standard test equipment.
• Maintains and repairs one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in the disposal of refuse at County Landfill.
• Performs electrical work on automotive equipment; troubleshoots problems and repairs or replaces defective parts; repairs and adjusts lights, generators, starters, air conditioning systems, etc.
• Performs road service calls and makes necessary repairs at the scene.
• Performs small engine repair on power saws, mowers, weed eaters, et al.
• Repairs flat tires.
• Compiles a list of necessary parts as needed.
• Helps maintain tool shop and work area in clean and orderly state.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

General knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment including electronic diagnostic equipment used in the repair of cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment; general knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery, such as drills, presses, grinders, welding, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines; ability to diagnose defects in the drive trains, chassis and other components of automotive equipment; ability to detect by inspection worn or broken automotive parts; performs repair and maintenance of a variety of gasoline, diesel and hydraulic powered engines; ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to make reports; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; working knowledge of hazards and proper safety precautions involved in operating and repairing motorized heavy equipment; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent and considerable experience in repairing automotive and heavy equipment or completion of coursework in heavy equipment / transport technology from an accredited program.

Valid Drivers License

Class A or B CDL preferred

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. Must be able to effectively perform repairs. Must be able to routinely and physically lift / position various parts to perform repairs / service and manually handle parts up to 50 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist / lift.

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including :

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames / lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k

The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.

Sick Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

Paid Holidays

County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

Teladoc Mental Health Services

The County provides Teladoc Mental Health Services to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, and substance abuse concerns.

Supplemental Benefits

County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.

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Salary : $54,850 - $71,302