United States Job Openings

State of Delaware

Equipment Mechanic I-III

Dover

September 21, 2024

This describes first, second and third level mechanical trade work, encompassing activities as described in the Essential Functions. These levels are involved in completing basic to comprehensive repairs on a variety of equipment and performing routine preventative maintenance and repair work under supervision of a technical superior. This position is required to work overtime as needed, and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice, and in some cases, no advance notice.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

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.

Job Requirement Series

Job Requirements for Equipment Mechanic I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

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).

Job Requirements for Equipment Mechanic II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

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.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Equipment Mechanic III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

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.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. Del DOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

As a condition of hire you must possess 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 driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving) OR obtain one during the initial 90-day probationary period.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at State Jobs.Delaware.gov.

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