Senior Master Mechanic, Shoreline & Waterway Operations

Genesis Distribution; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section in Lewes, DE, seeks a Master Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse fleet of construction, marine, and all‑terrain equipment. You will perform advanced troubleshooting, engine overhauls, and preventative maintenance to ensure operational readiness in demanding field conditions.

Responsibilities include inspecting via schematics, repairing parts, welding, coordinating with teams, and conducting road tests.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and calibrating engines and related equipment.
• Three years’ experience in gas and electric welding.
• Three years’ experience machining or milling parts to manufacturer's specifications.
• Knowledge of staff supervision or lead worker oversight.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled).

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment: lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, testing.
• Uses diagnostic equipment to evaluate, troubleshoot, and diagnose malfunctions.
• Repairs or replaces parts using mechanic tools.
• Interprets schematics and blueprints for inspections and wiring procedures.
• Operates systems to order parts, prepare records, and analyze malfunctions.
• Fabricates parts and performs welding.
• Responds to service requests and conducts road tests.

Skills

Diagnosing equipment

Gas and electric welding

Machining / milling parts

Supervision / leadership

Driver's License

Diagnostic tools

Schematics interpretation

Blueprint reading

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Schematics / blueprints

Job description

The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section in Lewes, DE, seeks a Master Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse fleet of construction, marine, and all‑terrain equipment. You will perform advanced troubleshooting, engine overhauls, and preventative maintenance to ensure operational readiness in demanding field conditions.

Responsibilities include inspecting via schematics, repairing parts, welding, coordinating with teams, and conducting road tests.