Vehicle Maintenance Technician I/ II

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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• Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy*
  
  

Note: Must be able to respond to assigned operations complex within 45 minutes

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections and basic repairs on utility vehicles and equipment. Includes, but is not limited to passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUV’s, medium and heavy trucks, trailers and off-road equipment. Maintenance operations may take place in the garage or at field locations during various work schedules depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance (PM) inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assists higher classification of technicians with PM’s on all vehicles and equipment.
• Performs required State emission inspections.
• Assists with Federal DOT inspections.
• Adheres to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for DOT inspections.
• Provides assistance on dielectric test inspections.
• Performs diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles, (gas & diesel) forklifts, trailers, and powered equipment.
• Maintains the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.
• Performs hydraulic brake systems and component repairs.
• Assists with hydraulic component repairs.
• Assists with air brake system inspections and repairs.
• Assists higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging and assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.
  
  

Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Vehicle Maintenance Technician I

• Two-year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school.
• In addition to required education above, one (1) year minimum of related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, high school diploma 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
• In addition to required education above, two (2) years minimum of related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, high school diploma AND three (3) years minimum of related experience.
  
  

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

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

EEO Statement

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Duke Energy also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Duke Energy operates.

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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