Equipment Mechanic - Rubble Transfer Site

Job Title

Performs intermediate semiskilled work diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and heavy equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned.

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and equipment including automobiles, tractors, heavy construction equipment and landscaping equipment.
• Performs motor repair and replacement work; performs repair work on both gas and diesel engines.
• Fabricates replacement parts and metal for repairs to vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of shop area, tools and equipment and exterior building perimeter.
• Performs inspections; maintains records of service and repairs.
• Repairs hydraulic systems on heavy duty equipment.
• Assists with storm cleanup.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• General knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of automotive passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment.
• General knowledge of necessary safety precautions.
• Skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive repair work.
• Ability to detect by inspection worn or broken parts.
• Ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to prepare reports.
• Ability to adapt available tools and parts to specific repair problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, vendors, and the public.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license (Successful completion of In-House CDL Certification required within 6 months of hire)
• Valid CDL minimum of Class B driver's license recommended. (CDL Class A preferred)

Dare County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you consideration for employment. Dare County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A competitive benefits package is provided:

• 12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 3 paid personal leave days
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
• Life Insurance
• Local Government Retirement System
• Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 401K Plan
• Longevity Pay Plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
• Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life

Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction.

Note:

Part-time positions do not include benefits. If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits.

Employer:

County of Dare

Location:

Public Works C&D Landfill, 1603 Cub Road, Manns Harbor, NC

Salary: $53,212.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number:

Department:
Rubble Transfer Sites

Opening Date: 07/10/2025

Address: PO Box  Marshall

C. Collins Drive Manteo, North Carolina, 27954

Phone:

Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov