"Vehicle Equipment Repair Technician"

Vehicle Equipment Repair Technician

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Facilities Management

Type: Full-Time

Department: 447040 - Business Systems

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

Join our Fleet Services team as a Vehicle Equipment Repair Technician and keep our fleet running strong!

We're seeking a skilled Vehicle Equipment Repair Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a varied range of vehicles and equipment-from small engines like chainsaws and mowers to heavy-duty units including trailers, backhoes, and utility vehicles.

This hands-on role requires expertise in electrical systems, drivetrains, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, and wiring diagnostics-all while upholding the highest standards in safety and service quality.

As part of our team, you'll also collaborate with vendors, track service trends, and maintain accurate repair records to help ensure top-tier fleet performance and reliability.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on small, light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment, including weed-eaters, chainsaws, mowers, utility vehicles, trailers, backhoes, and light-duty vehicles.
• Diagnose lighting systems, complex wiring issues, engine performance, drivetrain function, brakes, suspension, hydraulic components, and noise-related concerns.
• Ensure compliance with industry service guidelines by obtaining and following relevant procedures.
• Determine and resolve equipment issues using hand tools, scanners, specialized diagnostic equipment, manual inspections, visual examinations, and audible diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate service records in the fleet management system by documenting diagnostics, repairs, and updates.
• Monitor repair trends, part quality, delivery times, costs, and vendor performance to ensure effective and efficient service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and customers to enhance fleet longevity and manage costs.
• Analyze repair patterns on specific makes and models to proactively plan, prepare, and prevent potential breakdowns.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Position serves in a mandatory role and employee must work during adverse weather conditions and may be required to work even if the University is closed to normal operations.

Minimum Experience/Education:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Experience in the field of work related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• Basic computer skills required for email communication, leave, and basic job functions.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work experience with small equipment (gas and diesel).

Required license or certification:

• Valid driver's license required.
• North Carolina driver's license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Position Number: 00040773