Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic - Lewis County

West Virginia Department of Transportation•Weston, WV

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs advanced-level, specialized work in the repair and maintenance of all highway equipment. Will serve as a working shop leader and mentor of lower-level mechanics at the Equipment Division or District Headquarters. As an advanced-level mechanic, performs repair, maintenance, and inspections on heavy equipment. Including major overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using diagnostic equipment. Skill is needed for the fabrication of engines and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings. Responsible for inspecting the work of lower-level mechanics, including, with appropriate certifications and license, road testing equipment after repairs to test operation. Maintains records of work orders, inventory, and repairs completed. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required. The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as maintaining and/or obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000 miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice. In the area of assignment of a Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment. Pay Grade 15H Tier 1 hourly rate: $27.7338

Requirements

Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment AND graduation from an approved auto/diesel college, or proof of a current passing certificate in any 3 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence).
No Substitutions.
A valid driver’s license is required.
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate certifications and license for road testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Serves as a working shop leader of lower-level mechanics at the Equipment Division or District HQ.
Responsible for road testing or completing the final review of repairs made on equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using diagnostic equipment.
Maintains records of work orders, inventory, and repairs completed.
May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather.
Performs other related duties as required.