Master Mechanic

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is mechanical and machinist repair and reclamation work at the expert level. At this level, positions will conduct/oversee maintenance, fabricate, repair, rebuild, maintain, modify, and install major systems on a variety of light, heavy duty/watercraft/ and/or all-terrain equipment. Incumbents will be relied upon to provide advanced training to lower-level mechanics, make recommendations to repair or replace equipment and provide information used to set fiscal year equipment budget. 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.

Requirements

Three years' experience in diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and calibrating light and heavy-duty engines, power trains, stabilizing mechanisms and related equipment requiring multiple integrated calibrations.
Three years' experience in gas and electric welding.
Three years' experience in machining or milling parts to comply with manufacturer specifications.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
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 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 must provide the basic required tools as specified by the agency upon employment.

Nice To Haves

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 handtools.
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.