Equipment Mechanic II- IV

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the states road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel equipment and financial resources.

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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.

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 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.

Job Requirements for Equipment Mechanic II
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in diagnosing and repairing routine malfunctions on light duty vehicles such as pickup trucks sedans or vans.
2. 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.
3. Knowledge of minor body repair.
4. Knowledge of welding.
5. Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Equipment Mechanic III
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in performing comprehensive engine tune-ups evaluating emission control systems and adjusting gas and diesel engines.
2. Six months experience in performing intricate adjustments and alignments to front ends and/or brakes rears and other drive train components.
3. Six months experience in electric or gas welding.
4. Knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing integrated mechanical electrical hydraulic and related systems on vehicles and equipment.
5. Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

JOB REQUIREMENTS forEquipment Mechanic IV
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. 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.
2. Six months experience in troubleshooting and repairing integrated mechanical electrical hydraulic and related systems on vehicles and equipment.
3. Six months experience in gas and electric welding.
4. Six months experience in performing body sub-frame or fiberglass repairs.
5. Possession of a valid Drivers 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 hires 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.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

As a condition ofhire 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.

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.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.