Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic - Kanawha County

The Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic will, under limited supervision and in the Equipment Section of Materials Control, Soils and Testing Division, be responsible for maintaining the WVDOH fleet equipment of the division and various heavy equipment for other WVDOH divisions when needed.  Must be able to diagnose mechanical or electrical problems with the operation of the fleet.  Responsible for the preventive maintenance on vehicles such as the water truck, forklifts, core drills, mowers, trailers, and bucket trucks.  Must be able to sometimes rebuild water pumps with new valves and fabricate and weld on equipment that is broken. Must have knowledge of rules and regulations of maintaining the state fleet. This employee will train subordinate mechanics. Must have the ability to adapt to new technology.  Must have profound knowledge of systems, such as hydraulic and electrical. Must have the ability to practice safety precautions at all times.  This position must have knowledge of reading equipment blueprints and manuals.   Employee may need to make repairs in the field and work in inclement weather.  Having diesel and automotive technology knowledge a plus.  Must possess a valid Class “A” CDL License within 6 months of employment.

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).
• A valid class A or B Commercial Driver’s License may be required for the functional areas of Auto Body Repair, Bridge Maintenance, Building & Trade, Mechanic, and Traffic Control, at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Pay Grade: 12H
Base Hourly Rate:  $20.2112

Transportation Worker 3 – Mechanic
• 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 components exclusive 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 using welding equipment.
• Maintains records of work orders, parts inventory and repair.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• A valid class A or B Commercial Driver’s License may be required for the functional areas of Mechanic, at the discretion of the appointing authority. 
 

• Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and equipment used in the assigned areas
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures of the assigned area
• 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 of gasoline 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 assigned areas
• Ability to operate motorized equipment in the assigned areas
• 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

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 
• No formal education required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 
• Mechanic: 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) year of the required experience in the specified functional area. 

To apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wvdot/jobs/3670514/transportation-worker-3-mechanic-kanawha-county?page=9&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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