Master Mechanic

Job Description

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources.
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This is mechanical and machinist repair and reclamation work at the expert level. At this level, positions will conduct/oversee maintenance, fabricate, repair, rebuild, maintain, modify, and install major systems on a variety of light, heavy duty/watercraft/ and/or all-terrain equipment. Incumbents will be relied upon to provide advanced training to lower level mechanics, make recommendations to repair or replace equipment and provide information used to set fiscal year equipment budget.

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 handtools.

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.