Master Mechanic

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources. Click here to learn more about DelDOT Maintenance & Operations Division . Summary Statement This is mechanical and machinist repair and reclamation work at the expert level. At this level, positions will conduct/oversee maintenance, fabricate, repair, rebuild, maintain, modify, and install major systems on a variety of light, heavy duty/watercraft/ and/or all-terrain equipment. Incumbents will be relied upon to provide advanced training to lower-level mechanics, make recommendations to repair or replace equipment and provide information used to set fiscal year equipment budget. This position must be available to work overtime as needed, and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice, and in some cases no advance notice.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Three years' experience in diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and calibrating light and heavy-duty engines, power trains, stabilizing mechanisms and related equipment requiring multiple integrated calibrations.
Three years' experience in gas and electric welding.
Three years' experience in machining or milling parts to comply with manufacturer specifications.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid CDL Class A or B drivers license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving) OR obtain one during the initial 90-day probationary period.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance to include lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, and testing equipment.
Uses manual and computerized diagnostic equipment to evaluate, troubleshoot, make adjustments and diagnose equipment malfunctions or defects.
Repairs/replaces various parts and assemblies using mechanic power and handtools.
Interprets schematics and blue prints to perform inspections, diagnosis, wiring procedures, and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, ignition, lighting, warning, and injection assemblies and component systems.
Operates computers, interprets parts, service, and automated equipment management system/ manuals to perform research, order parts, prepare records, and analyze equipment malfunctions.
Fabricates parts, performs gas/electric welding and makes body repairs.
Responds to road service requests and/or assists with tow trucks/wreckers.
Conducts road test/operational checks for diagnostic purposes to determine equipment deficiencies and for post-maintenance tests.
Cleans and cares for tools, equipment and shop facilities.
Follows safety rules and practices, and complies with Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) standards in the performance of duties.