Fleet Mechanic - Scotland County NC : Job Details

Salary : $38,109.00 - $40,014.00 Annually Location : Laurinburg, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 00878 Department: Public Buildings Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Description We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. An employee in this class performs responsible skilled mechanical work to maintain and repair a variety of automotive, emergency service vehicles, transportation vehicles, trucks, and grounds maintenance equipment. Examples of Duties Performs complex repairs on both gas and diesel engines including the removal and replacement of critical internal engine parts such as engine oil coolers, EGR coolers and intake manifolds, and removing and replacing transmissions on large and small vehicles. Performs repairs on small engines to include tractors, mowers and blowers. Maintains and repairs emergency services vehicles and other specialized vehicles; installs radios, sirens, light bars, and other emergency specialized equipment. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance service and diagnosis problems. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems on a wide range of vehicles and equipment. Operates specialized, complex equipment needed to aid in repairing electrical and emission systems on vehicles. Changes oil and filters; lubricates vehicles and equipment parts on scheduled basis; checks fluid levels and changes fluids and filters; realigns wheels and rotates and balances tires; inspects vehicles for worn or defective parts and replaces as necessary to ensure safe operation of vehicles and equipment. Welding steel and aluminum (Mig and Tig welding). Maintains Parts Room and orders routine parts for the garage. Conducts NC Vehicle Inspections and maintains records of inspections. Additional Job Duties Performs related work as required. Performs or assists with playground, irrigation system, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance and repairs. Assists or backs-up mechanic at landfill on heavy equipment maintenance and repairs. May provide guidance or direction to other departmental employees. Typical Qualifications Completion of high school supplemented by course work in automotive and electrical trade skills, and highly experienced in repairing automotive and power equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirement Possession of an appropriate valid North Carolina driver's license. May require possession of a North Carolina vehicle inspection license within six months of employment. Provides normal and specialized tools. ASE Master Technician certification preferred. Responds to roadside calls for mechanical assistance as needed (during and after normal business hours). Supplemental Information Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate. All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed. Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant. Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs. Health We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $3300 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually. Dental Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage. Voluntary Plans Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability. Life Insurance The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance. Retirement Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%). 401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements. Longevity Pay The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent with course work supplemented in automotive and electrical trade skills ?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you highly experienced in repairing automotive and power equipment ?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a valid driver's license ?

• Yes
• No

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