Equipment Service Technician, North American Disaster Relief Job at Samaritan's

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Responsibilities

• Assist the Fleet Mechanic/Driver with the operation and continued maintenance of North American Disaster Relief's fleet of vehicles and supporting equipment.
• Travel to field sites, provide logistical support, and assist with tool management while ensuring the safety and quality of work for staff and volunteers.
• Maintain the vehicle fleet and equipment in response‑ready mode, recording all work performed on check‑lists and work orders.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safety‑conscious working environment, including tools, shop areas, and warehouses.
• Assist with disaster relief inventory and track NADR assets.
• Communicate with beneficiaries—children, young adults, and adults at risk—to support their welfare within project contexts.
• Follow all Samaritan's Purse policies and procedures as outlined in the Policy Manual.
• Participate in daily morning devotions and prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness in interactions with colleagues, vendors, beneficiaries, and the public.
• Perform any other duties assigned that are not specifically identified above.

A day in the life of an Equipment Service Technician

• Begin each day with a time of devotions and prayer.
• Travel to field sites as needed to maintain and operate vehicles and equipment.
• Provide logistical support and assistance with tool management and project site instruction.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the work environment and equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of maintenance, repairs, and equipment status.
• Engage volunteers, homeowners, and staff to support mission goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must acquire a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a valid DOT Medical Card within one year of hire.
• High‑school diploma or GED plus at least one year of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot a wide variety of equipment, including trucks, trailers, small equipment, and power tools.
• Ability to drive for an extended period of time.
• Ready to deploy with very short notice.

Job Details

• Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
• Travel Expectations: Ability to travel 180‑237 days per calendar year with lengthy deployments.

Benefits

• On‑site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days

Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Samaritan's Purse Statement Of Faith

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, resurrection, and His personal return.
• We believe all men everywhere are lost and need salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the resurrection of the saved and the lost.
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.
• We believe evangelism and discipleship are the responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.
• We believe God's plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within marriage.
• We believe humans must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen; human life is sacred from conception to natural end.
• We believe God created each individual as a male or female, each with distinct but complementary roles.

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