Master Mechanic

Introduction

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 careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment, and financial resources.

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 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 budgets.

This position must be available to work overtime as needed and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice, sometimes with no advance notice.

• 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 blueprints 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.

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in the following areas:

• Three years’ experience 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 machining or milling parts to comply with manufacturer specifications.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through coursework, training, or supervising staff—planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others (including through subordinate supervisors).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• As a condition of hire, possession of a valid CDL Class A or B driver’s license (or to obtain one during the initial 90‑day probationary period).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S. DelDOT does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
• As a condition of hire, the applicant must provide the basic required tools as specified by the agency upon employment.
• Pre‑employment drug testing will be required upon a conditional offer.
• DelDOT medical exam:
  Applicants who meet the job requirements and are made a conditional offer must meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations to hold a commercial driver’s license.
• Applicants must not have incurred four or more serious traffic violations during the previous three years.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with an exclusive bargaining…