District Equipment Supervisor

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March 3, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-109321
** Agency
* * Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
** Division
* * North Carolina Forest Service
** Job Classification Title
** Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC08

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
** Description of Work
** The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.
The District Equipment Supervisor manages the shop area, supervises and schedules maintenance and repair of fire control equipment. Position maintains parts inventory & provides technical oversight for work performed in the shop. Will be responsible for determining the priority and the extent of major repair work to be done on various light and heavy equipment. Light equipment includes pumps, generators, chainsaws, UTVs and other small engines.

These repairs may be made in fire line or field environment or in shop. Maintains and repairs heavy equipment such as dozers, graders, dump trucks, farm tractors and road tractors. Also, trouble shoots complex mechanical problems including diesel engines, gasoline engines, transmissions, final drives, hydraulics, brakes and undercarriage problems. Position will need to use and comprehend repair manuals, schematics, computers, databases and other computer programs.

May also provide welding, torch cutting and metal fabrication as needed. District Equipment Supervisor is responsible for state inspections on vehicles and adhering to OSHA requirements.
Environmental exposures are adverse weather, forest pests, hunters, intense heat, dust and smoke. Work hours are typically 8-5, Mon-Fri. Some work functions require evening, holiday and/or weekend work. Wildfire & disaster/emergency response functions require readiness 24/7. May be a member of incident management team, requiring response to incidents away from home and for extended periods of time.
Some overnight travel required for emergency response and/or training.
A skills test related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities will be administered during the interview.
Residency requirements discussed at time of interview.
Duty Station

Location:

9291 Piney Woods Road, Fairfield, NC 27826    Pre-employment drug testing is required for this position.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $68,679
* Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance of gas-powered internal combustion engines.
* Knowledge of the undercarriage of dozers and other tracked equipment.
* Experience diagnosing operating defects in automotive equipment and determine the type and extent of repairs needed.
* Experience using mechanical, electrical and computer systems including databases, spreadsheets and email.
* Ability to do heavy lifting and pulling when required as related to mechanical duties..Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow the instructions to apply online.
** It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
** Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

Note:

When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.

** Minimum

Education and Experience
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