Equipment Mechanic IV

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The DVMC's mission is to provide a final resting place for eligible veterans and dependents. This position aids in maintaining the cemetery equipment by diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, making determinations of the problem, and effectively repairing a variety of heavy equipment.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• 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 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Equipment Mechanic IV:

• Six months' experience in diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and calibrating light and heavy‑duty engines, power trains, stabilizing mechanisms and related equipment requiring multiple integrated calibrations.
• Six months' experience in troubleshooting and repairing integrated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and related systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Six months' experience in gas and electric welding.
• Six months' experience in performing body, sub‑frame or fiberglass repairs.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Functional Capability Evaluation:
Upon a conditional offer, you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of the position. All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position, which are located at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and the file is named Equipment Mechanic IV.

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.

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