Senior Master Mechanic: Advanced Diagnostics & Welding

DelDOT; Bear (DE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT Maintenance & Operations in Delaware seeks a Master Mechanic to diagnose, repair, rebuild, and calibrate a range of light and heavy-duty equipment. You will supervise junior staff, oversee critical maintenance, and help set repair budgets.

The role requires a valid CDL and readiness for overtime and emergency work. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, wiring and schematic interpretation, welding, and road service support.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and calibrating light and heavy-duty engines, power trains, stabilizing mechanisms and related equipment.
• 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.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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 EPA standards in the performance of duties.

Skills

Diagnosing equipment

Staff supervision

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

DelDOT Maintenance & Operations in Delaware seeks a Master Mechanic to diagnose, repair, rebuild, and calibrate a range of light and heavy-duty equipment. You will supervise junior staff, oversee critical maintenance, and help set repair budgets.

The role requires a valid CDL and readiness for overtime and emergency work. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, wiring and schematic interpretation, welding, and road service support.