Mechanic

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Pine Bluff, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Shop Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and safety inspection of Department vehicles. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer. Perform mechanical repair ranging from tune-up to major overhauls to 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. Support the Dozer Management Program and Ice and Snow Strike Team trucks during winter weather events. This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, and to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill of basic automotive mechanical principles and repair.
• 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.
• 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 of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity.
• Subject to additional drug/alcohol testing according to the provisions of the ARDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repair ranging from tune-up to major overhauls to 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.
• Support the Dozer Management Program and Ice and Snow Strike Team trucks during winter weather events.

What This Job Offers

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