Equipment Mechanic IV

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The mission of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery is to provide a final resting place for eligible veterans and dependents. This position aids in maintaining the grounds of the cemetery and providing good customer relations with visitors to the memorial park. Responsibilities include assisting with caring for the park heavy equipment, outdoor heavy equipment operations as a part of a work crew and preserving the final resting place for veterans interred at the cemetery.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

• Must be an Honorably Discharged Veteran

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Performs preventive maintenance to include lubricating, cleaning, servicing, inspecting, and testing equipment.
• Uses manual and computerized diagnostic equipment to evaluate, troubleshoot, make adjustments and diagnose equipment malfunctions or defects.     
• Repairs/replaces various parts and assemblies using mechanic power and hand tools.      
• Interprets schematics and blue prints to perform inspections, diagnosis, wiring procedures, and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, ignition, lighting, warning, and injection assemblies and component systems. 
• Operates computers, interprets parts, service, and automated equipment management system/ manuals to perform research, order parts, prepare records, and analyze equipment malfunctions.     
• Fabricates parts, performs gas/electric welding and makes body repairs.   
• Responds to road service requests and/or assists with tow trucks/wreckers.      
• Conducts road test/operational checks for diagnostic purposes to determine equipment deficiencies and for post-maintenance tests.     
• Cleans and cares for tools, equipment and shop facilities.
• Follows safety rules and practices, and complies with Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) standards in the performance of duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Equipment Mechanic IV
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months' experience in diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding and calibrating light and heavy-duty engines, power trains, stabilizing mechanisms and related equipment requiring multiple integrated calibrations.
2. Six months' experience in troubleshooting and repairing integrated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and related systems on vehicles and equipment.
3. Six months' experience in gas and electric welding.
4. Six months' experience in performing body, sub-frame or fiberglass repairs.
5. Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.