Equipment Mechanic

This posting is for a full-time Equipment Mechanic position with the Caesar Rodney School District Transportation Department. 

This position involves mechanical trade work at the full-performance level. Incumbents operate within standard guidelines and alternatives under the supervision of a technical superior. This level can work independently to troubleshoot and repair integrated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and related systems.

Individuals who meet the qualifications outlined below are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform preventative maintenance, including lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, and testing equipment.

• Use manual and computerized diagnostic equipment to evaluate, troubleshoot, adjust, and diagnose equipment malfunctions or defects.

• Repair and replace various parts and assemblies using mechanical power tools and component systems.

• Interpret schematics and blueprints to perform inspections, diagnosis, wiring procedures, and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, ignition, lighting, warning, injection assemblies and component systems.

• Respond to road service requests and assist with tow trucks and wreckers as needed.

• Conduct road tests and operational checks for diagnostic purposes to determine equipment deficiencies and for post maintenance tests.

• Clean and care for tools, equipment, and shop facilities.

• Follow all safety rules and practices and comply with EPA standards in the performance of duties.

• Diagnose and isolate malfunctions in integrated hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems. Perform intricate adjustments and alignments on front-end, brakes, and other drive line components using testing, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.

• Disassemble and overhaul major components of light and medium-duty engines and systems, including those used in vans and school buses.

• Evaluate and repair emission control systems and perform comprehensive engine tune-ups and adjustments on light and medium-duty engines and systems such as those used to power vans/school buses. 

• Performs complex wiring procedures.

• Assemble and install specialized equipment using diagrams and schematics.

• Conduct comprehensive inspections using specialized tools, procedures, and equipment.

• Instruct operators in the application of preventative maintenance, as needed.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to the trade.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools and practices used in the trade.

• Knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines (gasoline and diesel: two and four-stroke) and related mechanical components, including air and hydraulic brake systems, electrical systems and hydraulic systems.

• Knowledge of the basic operation of diagnostic equipment.

• Skill in basic mathematical computation.

• Skill in the proper care and use of trade tools, machinery, materials and equipment. 

• Ability to apply mechanical concepts and principles.

• Ability to interpret, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to maintain records and prepare written reports.

• Ability to diagnose and repair readily traceable equipment malfunctions.

• Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics.

• Ability to instruct equipment operators in preventive maintenance procedures.

• Ability to learn basic welding principles and techniques. 

• Ability to use computers and job-related software applications.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Two years of experience diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and calibrating light and heavy-duty engines, power trains, stabilizing mechanisms, and related equipment requiring multiple integrated calibrations.

• Knowledge of operating diagnostic equipment used to inspect and test vehicles and equipment.

• Knowledge of diagnosing and repairing routine malfunctions in light and/or medium-duty vehicles, including pickup trucks, sedans, vans, buses and trucks.

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and decimals.

• Two years of experience in diagnosing and repairing routine malfunctions on light and/or medium-duty vehicles such as pickup trucks, sedans, vans, buses or trucks. 

• Two years of experience in performing routine engine tune-ups on light and/or medium- duty engines and system components, including replacing spark plugs, adjusting engine timing, servicing pollution control systems, and repairing fuel systems.

• Knowledge of minor body repair techniques. 

• Possession of a valid driver's license that is not suspended, revoked, canceled, or otherwise disqualified from driving. 

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire, a Class B CDL driver's license with applicable endorsements (S and P). 

SALARY:  In accordance with the State of Delaware and local salary schedules, based on experience and degree. Benefits package included. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Individuals must provide official transcripts, if applicable, updated resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
• All persons employed by the Caesar Rodney School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Caesar Rodney School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Caesar Rodney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, veteran or marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation genetic identity, or genetic information in accordance with state or federal laws. Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Officers: Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building, 7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934. Phone (302) 698-4800.