Transportation Worker 2 Mechanic - Fayette Co.

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking an automotive mechanic to service trucks and road equipment at Lookout, WV. Work is full-time and on-site in Fayette County, with duties ranging from diagnostics to preventive maintenance.

No CDL is required to apply; learners will have up to six months to obtain a Class B CDL, with training provided. Tier 1 pay starts at $18.3938 per hour, with potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment.
• Substitution: Vocational school program in the area of assignment may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Fix trucks, snow plows, and other road equipment.
• Check engines, brakes, tires, and lights.
• Change oil, filters, and parts.
• Find out what is wrong and fix it.
• Keep the shop and your tools clean and safe.
• Write down the work you do.
• Help in bad weather, like snow and ice, when needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Tool handling

Read manuals

Safety standards

Diagnose problems

Climb structures

Operate highway equipment

Recordkeeping

Education

No formal education required

Job description

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

Do you like to fix trucks and big machines? Come work with us! We keep West Virginia roads safe. Our mechanics keep our trucks and road equipment running. This job is full time.

What You Will Do

• Fix trucks, snow plows, and other road equipment.


• Check engines, brakes, tires, and lights.


• Change oil, filters, and parts.


• Find out what is wrong and fix it.


• Keep the shop and your tools clean and safe.


• Write down the work you do.


• Help in bad weather, like snow and ice, when needed.

What You Need

• A valid driver's license.


• Skill with tools and fixing heavy equipment.


• The ability to lift heavy things and work outside.


• The ability to follow directions.

You do NOT need a CDL to apply. You will have 6 months to get your Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License). You must get it within 6 months of your start date. Training and test prep will be provided.

Tier 1 hourly rate: $18.3938

Work Location: Lookout, WV (Fayette County)

• Perform maintenance, minor repairs, and minor overhaul on gasoline powered equipment.


• May work with components on diesel-powered equipment.


• Changes and repairs tires on vehicles and heavy equipment.


• Install windshields and door glass.


• Service components of chassis assembly.


• Repair hydraulic brake systems.


• Inspect vehicles for compliance with state regulations.


• Drives equipment after repairs to test operation.


• Assists higher level mechanics in heavy equipment repairs.


• Some positions in the Transportation Worker classifications may require certification(s) in the area of assignment after employment.


• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.


• In the area of assignment of Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six(6) months of employment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.


• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.


• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.


• Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods practiced in the building maintenance trades.


• Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used.


• Ability to read operating manuals and specifications in the area of assignment.


• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.


• Ability to climb high steel structures.


• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.


• Ability to diagnose less complex mechanical problems and follow appropriate procedures for repair.


• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, work repair orders).


• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

Training / Education

No formal education required.

Experience

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment. Mechanic Experience


• Substitution: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program in the area of assignment may be substituted for the required experience in the specified functional area.

Additional Requirement

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

• Candidate Contact Name: Jessica Shrewsberry


• Phone Number: 304-647-8176


• Email Address: [e-mail]