Description Keep Greensboro Moving — Put Your Heavy-Duty Expertise to Work Are you an experienced technician with a passion for keeping heavy trucks and equipment running safely and efficiently? The City of Greensboro is looking for a skilled Equipment Diesel Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a fleet of heavy trucks and truck-mounted equipment. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and take pride in quality workmanship, we want you on our team!
Compensation and Benefits:
Estimated Hiring Salary Range :
$46,818.00. - $65,915.00
Full Salary Range :
$46,818.00 - $89,644.00 Annually •This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.•The Hiring salary range and Full Salary range can vary depending on the job grade level of the position, experience, and ASE certifications.•.
Benefits:
You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/people-culture/benefits . Work Schedule Second Shift, Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am The City of Greensboro is seeking an experienced and skilled Heavy Duty Trucks & Equipment Diesel Technician to join our team and help keep essential City vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for service. If you take pride in diagnosing complex mechanical problems, performing quality repairs, and keeping heavy equipment operating at its best, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work in a role that directly supports the Greensboro community. About the Department The City's Equipment Services operation plays a critical role in keeping Greensboro's departments equipped to deliver essential services. Our technicians maintain a diverse fleet of heavy trucks and truck-mounted equipment used across City operations. Through preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and skilled repairs, the team helps ensure City employees have dependable equipment when and where they need it. Why You'll Love Working With Us Work on challenging equipment: Diagnose and repair a wide range of heavy trucks and truck-mounted equipment.
Use your expertise:
Work at the full journey level where your experience and technical judgment matter.
Invest in your craft:
Receive an annual $1,000 tool allowance to support your professional equipment needs.
Earn additional incentives:
Participate in the City's ASE bonus program .
Make a difference:
Your work helps keep essential City services operating safely and efficiently. Be part of a skilled team: Work alongside experienced technicians who take pride in quality workmanship and safety. About the Role As a Heavy Duty Trucks & Equipment Diesel Technician , you will perform a wide range of diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance work on heavy trucks and truck-mounted equipment. This is the full journey-level classification , requiring significant hands-on experience and the ability to independently perform both minor and major equipment repairs.
Key responsibilities include:
Diagnosing mechanical and equipment problems and determining appropriate repairs. Performing minor and major repairs on heavy trucks and truck-mounted equipment. Conducting preventive maintenance to help extend equipment life and reliability. Following established safety practices and procedures during all maintenance and repair activities. Using technical knowledge and sound judgment to troubleshoot complex equipment issues. Maintaining a high standard of quality and workmanship. Working with a variety of tools, diagnostic equipment, and specialized equipment. Maintaining personal tools necessary to perform assigned duties. The position requires four years of journey-level experience performing minor and major repairs on heavy trucks and equipment. The successful candidate must currently possess, or be able to obtain within six months of hire , the following: Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement North Carolina Emissions/Safety Inspection License Air Conditioning Recovery Certification The work requires walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds . Employees may be exposed to dust, grease, noise, heat, cold, and inclement weather as part of normal working conditions. This position is
NON-EXEMPT
under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Call to Action If you're an experienced diesel technician ready to take on challenging equipment, grow your expertise, and help keep Greensboro's essential services moving, we encourage you to apply. Bring your experience, your tools, and your commitment to quality—and help keep Greensboro moving safely and reliably.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED "OR" an equivalency of 1 Year Heavy / Medium Duty and Equipment Experience or Heavy Truck / Diesel Technology 4+ years of documented Journey Level experience in heavy truck and equipment repair/maintenance Valid Driver's License Class A CDL License with Tanker Endorsement ("OR" the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date) Emission/Safety Inspection License and/or Air Conditioning Recovery Certification ("OR" the ability to obtain within 6 months from hire date)
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate Degree or higher in Automotive Systems Technology, Heavy Equipment & Transport Technology or "related" field 5 years of experience in medium and heavy truck maintenance Certified NC Emission/Safety Inspection License ASE Air Conditioning Recovery Certification on Medium / Heavy Truck Series Series. NC Class A CDL License with Tanker Endorsement, Emission/Safety Inspection License and/or Air Conditioning Recovery Certification Requirements
