Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic - Upshur Co.

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

Job summary

The State of West Virginia’s Transportation Department seeks a Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic to repair and maintain highway equipment in Upshur County. You will lead a shop, mentor peers, and perform major overhauls of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, including hydraulic brake systems and electrical troubleshooting.

With welding certification, you will fabricate parts from blueprints, conduct preventative maintenance, test repaired equipment, and keep work orders and inventory records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of highway equipment.
• Mentor lower-level transportation workers.
• Perform major overhauls of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
• Repair hydraulic brake systems and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Fabricate engines and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings with welding
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on heavy equipment.
• Drive equipment after repairs to test operations.
• Maintain records of work orders, inventory, and repairs.

Skills

Automotive repair

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Hydraulic brake systems

Tools

Welding equipment

Blueprint reading

Job description

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

The Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic will report to the Equipment Division in Upshur County, and, under limited supervision, perform full-performance level skilled work in the repair and maintenance of all highway equipment. This person will serve as a working shop leader and will mentor lower-level transportation workers. As an advanced level mechanic, they will perform major overhauls of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment including repairing hydraulic brake systems and troubleshooting electrical systems. With appropriate welding certification, repairs highway maintenance vehicles and equipment using welding equipment and fabricates engines and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings. Performs preventative maintenance inspections on heavy equipment. Drives equipment after repairs to test operations. Maintains records of work orders, inventory, and repairs completed. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required.

• The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as maintaining and/or obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000 miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice.
• In the area of assignment of a Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
• Tier 1 hourly rate: $23.5738
  • Not eligible for Tier 4.

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 an automotive mechanic servicing either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment.
• Substitutions: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.