Light Auto Equipment Technician chez City of Greensboro, NC

About the Department

 

Start your career maintaining the vehicles and equipment that keep our city running strong.

About the Equipment Services Division:

The Equipment Services Division ensures the reliability and safety of the City’s fleet by maintaining more than 2,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment that support essential services—police, fire, sanitation, parks, and public works. Our technicians are the heartbeat of city operations, providing expert maintenance and repair that keep Greensboro’s essential services on the move. We take pride in our people-centered, safety-focused culture where teamwork, craftsmanship, and continuous learning drive success.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• $2000 Annual Tool Allowance: Maintain and upgrade your tools with our generous yearly allowance.
• Bonus Opportunities: Earn bonuses through our ASE certification program.
• Supportive Team Environment: You’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to safety, collaboration, and your personal growth.
• Career Growth: This is a journey-level role with opportunities to learn and grow, helping you build a strong foundation in automotive and equipment maintenance.
• Signing B:onus: This position is eligible for a signing bonus!

About the Role:

This entry-level position performs skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing a variety of automotive, light- and medium-duty trucks, and light/medium off-road equipment such as trimmers, blowers, saws, generators, and weed eaters. Employees in this journey-level classification are fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility and perform preventive maintenance, NC safety inspections, and general repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on automotive, light/medium-duty trucks, and off-road equipment

• Conduct North Carolina safety inspections and prepare vehicles/equipment for service readiness

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues, replacing or repairing components as needed

• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with environmental and occupational safety standards

• Maintain accurate service records and communicate repair needs to supervisors

• Work collaboratively with Equipment Services Supervisors, upper management, and Master Technicians

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and in compliance with City standards

Physical Requirements:
This position involves walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Work may include exposure to dust, grease, noise, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

Special Requirements:

• Must obtain NC Emission/Safety Inspection License and Air Conditioning Recovery Certification within six (6) months of hire date

• Must provide own tools

• Position is classified as Non-Exempt

Your Career Path

This role offers an excellent opportunity to advance within Greensboro’s Equipment Services Technician series, progressing to Senior Technician and Master Technician levels. The City supports ongoing professional development through training, certification bonuses, and mentorship programs designed to help you build a long-term career in fleet maintenance and operations.

Ready to Make a Career Path Change?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your skills, safety, and growth, we want to hear from you! We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply and grow with us.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum  Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED 
  • "OR" an equivalency of education and 2+ years of "related"  experience
• 4+ years of documented Journey Level experience in Automotive/Light/Medium duty vehicles, trucks (non-diesel), and Light/Medium duty off-road equipment maintenance.  
• Valid Driver's License
• Emission/Safety Inspection License and Air Conditioning Recovery Certification ("OR" the ability to obtain within 6 months from hire date) 
• Class C Driver's License. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Automotive Systems Technology, Heavy Equipment & Transport Technology or "related" field
• 5 years experience in Automotive/Light/Medium duty vehicles, trucks (non-diesel), and Light/Medium duty off-road equipment maintenance 
• Emission/Safety Inspection License
• ASE Certifications on Automotive Series. 
• Emission/Safety Inspection License and Air Conditioning Recovery Certification 

 

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