Are you an experienced Automotive Technician looking to build a stable career with exceptional benefits? Wake County offers paid vacation, holiday pay, accrued sick leave, comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) contributions, and participation in one of the top five pension plans in the nation, as ranked by S&P Global.
As an Automotive Technician with our Fleet Operations Division, you will join a team of highly trained, certified professionals responsible for maintaining and repairing more than 1,100 County-owned vehicles. Our diverse fleet supports administrative staff, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, emergency response teams, and numerous service departments In this role, your expertise will help ensure vehicle reliability, maximize uptime, and support vital County operations.
You will apply your diagnostic and mechanical repair skills to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex vehicle systems, and provide high-quality service for our customers. You’ll work alongside supportive coworkers and supervisors who value collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Please note: All Fleet Operations positions are designated as essential. Employees are required to report during adverse weather or emergency situations to ensure critical equipment and services remain operational.
Because this is a safety‑sensitive role, a pre‑employment drug test and participation in the County’s random drug testing program are required.
Wake County Fleet Operation’s Mission is to provide a well-managed competitive, environmentally responsible Fleet to Wake County and its customers. Our team is continually ranked in the national Top 100 Best Fleets. Our goal is to keep our team fully trained and certified. You will be a part of our team as we strive towards a ‘green fleet’ by the use of Clean Energy in an effort to reduce our greenhouse gas impact on the environment. We do this all while maintaining our efficiencies and impacts to the Wake County citizens.
Location: General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27603
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm
Hiring Range: 26.44-30.84 hourly
Market Range: 26.44 - 35.23
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/15/2026
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Position may require a background check that may
include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job
requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from
consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected.
Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during
and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Wake County Government provides services including tax collection, library services, local parks administration, planning and permitting, health and human services, law enforcement and more. Wake County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners.
Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America, Wake County, North Carolina is home to NC State University, Shaw University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. Wake County is also the center of state government, with our Capitol Building, legislature and many government offices located in Raleigh.
Wake County is the most populous County in North Carolina. The County consists of 12 municipalities and includes Raleigh, the county seat and state capital. A unique mix of urban and rural small towns distinguishes Wake County from other counties and provides something for every lifestyle.
