Equipment Mechanic II

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

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.

This describes mechanic trade work at the intermediate level. Positions report to a technical superior. Assignments require a degree of evaluative thinking and are carried out in accordance with standard trade practices and general work instructions. This level diagnoses and trouble- shoots equipment malfunctions, makes determination of the problem and effectively repairs a variety of equipment, which may be unique to the agency.

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.

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

• 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 hand tools.
• 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.

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

• Six months' experience in diagnosing and repairing routine malfunctions on light duty vehicles such as pickup trucks, sedans or vans.

• Six months' experience in performing routine engine tune-up on light duty engines/ system components such as replacing spark plugs, engine timing, pollution control systems, and fuel systems.
• Knowledge of minor body repair.
• Knowledge of welding.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:
Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

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 that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job…