Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000866
- Class code
- 32000866
- Pay group
- NC10
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III is $43,267 to $75,718 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000866.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class perform highly skilled automotive and heavy equipment work. Work includes performance of a wide range of progressively responsible tasks involving the service, inspection, repair, rebuild and diagnosis of a diverse number of mechanical systems for a variety of gasoline, diesel, and alternative powered engines/equipment. Work ranges from inspection and service to the most complex mechanical systems analysis using advanced diagnostic instruments and software; conducting parts/systems failure analysis; and the calibration, adjustment and operation of engine analyzers and rebuilding of mechanical components. Some positions in this class may perform highly skilled work in the straightening and replacing automotive bodies, fenders, panels and related parts.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in determining and solving mechanical difficulties. Ability to use and operate the various machines and instruments commonly found in an automotive and/or heavy equipment repair shop, as well as a variety of specialized equipment specific to the area of assignment. Considerable to thorough knowledge of the design of automotive bodies and related parts and of methods, tools and equipment used in their repair or replacement Considerable knowledge of the strength and malleability of metals Considerable knowledge of the principles of acetylene welding as applied to body repair work Skill in the performance of the most complex duties relat ...
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three (3) years of experience in the area of assignment, or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience in the repair work to which assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $46,206 | $78,540 | $46,206 to $78,540 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.