Maintenance Senior Journeyman - Fleet Mechanic

MAINTENANCE SENIOR JOURNEYMAN-FLEET MECHANIC

Location:

Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Lewes, DE

Salary: $35.6125 per hour ($74,074 annualized)

Opening Date:
May 13, 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

This position is an expert craftsman in the automotive field. Most job responsibilities require previous experience on equipment and similar work procedures. Employees in this classification work from general instructions and will have some responsibility for ordering tasks and determining what procedures to apply. Employees may encounter some new situations requiring new solutions. The employee is responsible for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co‑workers and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property.

This position is a bargaining unit position that is represented by International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 542.

• Provides expert level maintenance support in relevant craft field (e.g., fleet vehicles—cars, light trucks and diesel vehicles, fleet equipment, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, electronics, marine vessels).
• Troubleshoots the most complex problems and issues.
• Provides primary expertise on projects and tasks (such as scope and project budgeting).
• Conducts preventative maintenance.
• Emergency response (24/7) to any Authority location.
• May be responsible for directing and inspecting work of assigned personnel.
• Develops and maintains various fleet mechanic maintenance programs and protocols related to Authority assets, equipment and facilities.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform other assigned duties as required.

• Expert level knowledge of the automotive field.
• Full understanding of relevant Authority policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of all relevant federal, state and local, and Authority safety regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on public roadways.
• Complies with all requirements of the Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing Program at all times.
• Ability to lead work crew, coach employees and provide on‑the‑job training.
• Recognized as fully competent based on external accreditation and certification in addition to a license.
• Ability to work independently on complex automotive/diesel systems diagnosis and repair.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Ability to read work orders and translate them to work plans.
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds at least 20 yards.
• Must be capable of performing around hazardous situations such as moving heavy equipment, in and around equipment, at heights, on steep grades, and on ladders and uneven surfaces.
• Must be capable of wearing appropriate personal protection equipment such as hard hats, protective shoes and clothing, aprons, gloves, eye wear, hearing protection and respirators.
• Must be capable of performing repetitive motions such as grasping, reaching, bending, lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling and climbing.
• Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of this facility.
• Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions including extreme heat or cold and/or emergency conditions.
• Effective written communication skills (including listening skills).
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with Authority personnel and external customers, vendors, etc.; provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform other assigned duties as required.

• Automotive Shop
• Landscaping and grounds keeping
• Roadways, airports, and bridges
• Custodial/general building maintenance
• Painting/rigging
• Vessel maintenance
• Piers, docks, and wharfs
• Crafts (i.e., carpentry, electric, automotive, HVAC)
• Emergency response (i.e., snow removal)
• Heavy Equipment