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.
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Summary Statement
Entry level mechanic reporting to a technical supervisor. Assignments require evaluation and analysis and are carried out in accordance with standard trade practices. This level diagnoses and trouble-shoots equipment malfunctions, makes determinations of problems and effectively repairs a variety of vehicles and equipment, which may be unique to the agency, including pick-up trucks with diesel engines; small tools, 2-stroke engines and equipment including chain saws, lawn mowers, weed eaters; as well as heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment with air brakes and hydraulic systems. CDL required. 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.
Career Ladder
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.
Essential Functions
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.
1. Performs preventive maintenance to include lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, and testing equipment.
2. Uses manual and computerized diagnostic equipment to evaluate, troubleshoot, make adjustments and diagnose equipment malfunctions or defects.
3. Repairs/replaces various parts and assemblies using mechanic power and hand tools.
4. 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.
5. Operates computers, interprets parts, service, and automated equipment management system/ manuals to perform research, order parts, prepare records, and analyze equipment malfunctions.
6. Fabricates parts, performs gas/electric welding and makes body repairs.
7. Responds to road service requests and/or assists with tow trucks/wreckers.
8. Conducts road test/operational checks for diagnostic purposes to determine equipment deficiencies and for post-maintenance tests.
9. Cleans and cares for tools, equipment and shop facilities.
10. Follows safety rules and practices, and complies with Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) standards in the performance of duties.
Job Requirement Series
Job Requirements for Equipment Mechanic I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
11. Knowledge of operating diagnostic equipment used for inspecting and testing equipment for vehicles and equipment.
12. Knowledge of diagnosing and repairing routine malfunctions on light duty vehicles such as pickup trucks, sedans or vans.
13. Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment which includes lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
14. Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.
15. Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Job Requirements for Equipment Mechanic II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
16. Six months' experience in diagnosing and repairing routine malfunctions on light duty vehicles such as pickup trucks, sedans or vans.
17. 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.
18. Knowledge of minor body repair.
19. Knowledge of welding.
20. Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Conditions of Hire
As a condition of hire, the applicant must provide the basic required tools as specified by the agency upon employment. Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. DelDOT Medical Exam: Applicants who meet the job requirements for the position, and who are made a conditional offer of employment, shall be required to meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations to hold a commercial driver’s license unless they are approved for either an Intra-State CDL Waiver of a Federal Waiver or Exemption. In addition, applicants must not have incurred four or more serious traffic violations during the previous three years as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Code. The Department of Transportation will obtain driving record information maintained by the Division of Motor Vehicles for the preceding three year period. 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. 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 applicable terms 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. 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.