Vehicle Maintenance Tech I or II

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assist higher classification of technicians with PM’s on all vehicles and equipment.
• Aid in Federal DOT inspections, adhering to FMCSR regulations.
• Diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment, including gas & diesel forklifts, trailers, and powered equipment.
• Service tires and rims, maintaining appropriate technical competence.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic brake systems and components, including wheel ends.
• Assist with hydraulic component repairs and air brake system inspections and repairs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging systems.
• Perform basic repairs on HVAC systems and component repairs.
• For Vehicle Maintenance Tech II: Perform all levels of preventative maintenance inspections on all vehicles, equipment, and aerial devices; perform DOT inspections; adhere to FMCSR; inspect, analyze, adjust, and repair hydraulic and electronic circuits, hydraulic components and attachments; perform dielectric testing, load tests/structural tests on aerials and cranes; diagnose, repair ABS systems, hydraulic brake and air brake systems, power take off units, transmissions, transfer cases, differential assemblies and 4x4 front drive axle assemblies; troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electronic engine controls, electric systems and components, cranking, lighting, charging and electronic transmission controls including hybrid vehicles; diagnose, repair A/C systems and components; perform basic welding on steel and aluminum (stick, Mig).

Qualifications

• Vehicle Maintenance Technician I: Two year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school, one (1) year minimum of related experience, or a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years minimum of related experience.
• Vehicle Maintenance Technician II: Two year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school, two (2) years minimum of related work experience, or a high school diploma/GED and four (4) years minimum of related work experience.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Electric Utility Fleet Experience
• Basic Hydraulic Experience
• ASE Certifications
• AWS Welding Certifications
• National Fluid Power Certification
• Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with peers, customers and management
• Ability to make sound decisions, exercising good judgement and setting priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with computer equipment, laptops, keyboard, tablets, etc.

Job Specific Requirements

• Residency requirement of living within 45 minutes of the assigned operations complex.
• Weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to travel for training/work related events within Duke Energy's footprint (Midwest, Florida, Carolinas).

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete surface for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a garage environment with associated noise, fumes and dust and tolerate heights in aerial devices.
• Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100lbs several times per shift.
• Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs a distance of at least 25 feet.
• Repeated bending and twisting is required.

Classification

This position has a residency requirement of living within 45 minutes of the assigned operations complex. It contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to travel for training/work related events within Duke Energy's footprint (Midwest, Florida, Carolinas).

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance

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No Represented/Union Position

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