Equipment Mechanic I-III

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This describes first level mechanical trade work, encompassing activities as described in the Essential Functions. This level is involved in completing basic repairs on a variety of equipment and performing routine preventative maintenance and repair work under supervision of a technical superior. This position must be able 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of operating diagnostic equipment used for inspecting and testing equipment for vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of diagnosing and repairing routine malfunctions on light duty vehicles such as pickup trucks, sedans or vans.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment which includes lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
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.
Six months' experience in performing comprehensive engine tune-ups, evaluating emission control systems and adjusting gas and diesel engines.
Six months' experience in performing intricate adjustments and alignments to front ends and/or brakes, rears and other drive train components.
Six months' experience in electric or gas welding.
Knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing integrated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and related systems on vehicles and equipment.
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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
Applicants must not have incurred four or more serious traffic violations during the previous three years as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Code.

Responsibilities

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.