Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic - Greenbrier Co.

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia in Lewisburg is seeking a skilled automotive mechanic to service trucks, diesel engines, and heavy equipment. You will diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, and repair hydraulic and electrical systems.

This exempt, at-will position requires 4 years of experience, a valid license, CDL within 6 months, and ability to train others; overtime may be needed during storms or emergencies, with opportunities to contribute to fleet readiness and safety.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time or equivalent paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment.
• CDL required within six months of hire or before probation ends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to attend safety training.
• Vocational school substitution available for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and diagnose faults in trucks, loaders, mowers and other equipment.
• Repair engines, brakes, hydraulics and electrical parts.
• Perform regular service such as oil changes, greasing and safety checks.
• Prepare snowplows and salt spreaders for winter operations.
• Document work performed and parts used; maintain records.
• Keep tools and shop clean and safe; train newer workers.
• Work overtime during snowstorms or emergencies as needed.

Skills

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Diagnose mechanical issues

Operate hand tools

Job description

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

Come keep West Virginia moving. Our trucks, snowplows, and heavy equipment work hard all year. We need a mechanic to keep them safe and ready to go.

What You Will Do

• Find out what is wrong with trucks, loaders, mowers, and other equipment.
• Fix engines, brakes, hydraulics, and electrical parts.
• Do regular service, like oil changes, greasing, and safety checks.
• Get snowplows and salt spreaders ready for winter.
• Write down the work you do and the parts you use.
• Keep your tools and the shop clean and safe.
• Help train newer workers.
• Work extra hours when needed, such as during snowstorms and other emergencies.

What You Need

• A valid driver's license.
• A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). If you do not have one yet, you must get one within 6 months of being hired or before your probation ends.
• Four (4) 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 Substitutions: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may be substituted for two (2) year of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.
• Be willing to go to required trainings, such as safety training.

Where

District 9 Garage, Lewisburg WV

Tier 1 hourly rate: $23.5738

• Fabricates engine and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings.
• Performs major overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered automotive and highway equipment.
• Performs a full range of maintenance, repair, and overhaul on diesel-powered engines and componentsexclusive to diesel equipment.
• Performs repairs to a variety of hydraulic systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on heavy equipment.
• With appropriate welding certification, repairs highway maintenance vehicles and equipment usingwelding equipment.
• Maintains records of work orders, parts inventory, and repairs.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• In the area of assignment of a Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required withinsix (6) months of employment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area ofassignment.
• Knowledge of basic blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul ofgasoline and diesel-powered engines and their components.
• Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read operation manuals, blueprints, and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to perform skilled trades work in bridge construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of daily maintenance activities and of gauges and meters used in heating,ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• 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:

Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as anautomotive mechanic servicing either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment.

Substitutions: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program maybe substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.