Mechanic

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Wynne, AR

13d

About The Position

Under the moderate supervision of the Shop Supervisor, the Mechanic performs routine maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections of Department vehicles. The role includes work on vehicles, specialized equipment, and heavy equipment, both in the shop and in the field. The Mechanic also supports District crews and maintains equipment during ice and snow removal operations. The position requires working in a shop environment and being able to perform assigned duties in all types of weather and in conditions involving noise, dust, and fumes.

The position requires the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of and skill in basic automotive mechanical principles and repair, be able to use hand and power tools, and lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. A valid driver’s license is required. The employee must obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with a tanker (“N”) endorsement within 180 calendar days of hire or promotion. Failure to obtain the CDL within that period results in immediate termination. Successful applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL.

A pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer and before the candidate performs work for the Department in the position, subject to the stated exception for internal applicants already in safety-sensitive positions. The position is also subject to additional testing under the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in basic automotive mechanical principles and repair.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker (“N”) endorsement within 180 calendar days of hire or promotion; failure to obtain it within that period results in immediate termination.
• Must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL.
• Subject to pre-employment and additional drug/alcohol testing as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with mostly minor and occasionally larger mechanical repairs, ranging from tune-ups to major overhauls, on all types of vehicles, specialized equipment, and heavy equipment in the shop and in the field.
• Perform annual preventive maintenance inspections, service, and repair of Department vehicles, specialized equipment, and heavy equipment.
• Test vehicles after repair for satisfactory performance.
• Support District crews and maintain equipment during ice and snow removal operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed