What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II position at State of North Carolina?
Job duties/responsibilities include the following:
- Performing regular preventive maintenance and diagnosing and repairing motor vehicle problems.
- Completing warranty repairs on new motor vehicles within the coverage mileage and date, repairing and correcting motor vehicle recalls issued by the manufacturer and verifying repairs by test driving the motor vehicle.
- Installing NCSHP equipment on new motor vehicles for issuance to enforcement members and removing equipment from motor vehicles taken out of service.
- Reading and interpreting Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals and using diagnostic tools to diagnose and determine the best course of action for complex system repairs.
- Performing general automotive checks and repair in the following areas: alignment, brakes, climate control systems, drive train, engines, transmission repair and rebuild.
- Troubleshooting complex vehicle repairs using the proper tools, resources, equipment and training.
- Utilizing a rollback wrecker to transport NCSHP and other agencies' vehicles.
- Utilizing specific software programs developed by Ford, GM or Chrysler to troubleshoot routine and complex vehicle repairs.
- Identifying problems, determining possible solutions and actively working to resolve issues.
- Performing duties while exerting moderate to heavy physical energy, with expectations of standing for the majority of the day.
- Delivering a high level of comfort and trust to law enforcement personnel during daily operations and special assignments.
- Maintaining a safe and clear work area conducive to efficient operations and following all OSHA and State regulations pertaining to motor vehicle repair.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Experience performing maintenance on motor vehicles that requires in-depth analysis or diagnostic troubleshooting.
- Experience diagnosing electrical problems (using current electronic diagnostic equipment per manufacturer's specifications) related to anti-lock braking systems, traction assist, suspension, steering components and/or alignment procedures.
- Experience repairing and servicing braking systems, transmission repairs, engine rebuilds, drive trains and/or climate control systems on motor vehicles.
- Experience repairing and maintaining Ford, Chrysler or GM vehicles.
- Experience using advanced vehicle diagnostic software.
- Experience with Ford, Chrysler or GM vehicle electronic control systems, braking systems, engine diagnosis and repair, transmission diagnosis and repair, and drivetrain diagnosis and repair.
- Experience installing aftermarket equipment, decals and pin striping on vehicles.
Additional Requirement: An NC Inspector's License (as outlined in Sections 608 and 609 of the Clean Air Act) must be obtained within 12 months of hire date.
PLEASE NOTE: Recommended applicant(s) must undergo a Criminal Background Investigation and a Drug Screening Test. Possession of a current NC Driver's License by the date of hire is also a requirement.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment, or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience in the repair work to which assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
- The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Public Safety: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
- Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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