Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBakers Fork Road, Airport Village, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25311, United States
About the Role
The Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic serves as an advanced-level specialist within the District Ten Equipment Shop in Mercer County. This position is critical to the West Virginia Department of Transportation's (WVDOT) mission of planning, constructing, maintaining, and regulating over 35,000 miles of state roads. As a working shop leader, you will not only perform complex repairs and maintenance on heavy highway equipment but also mentor lower-level mechanics, ensuring the fleet remains operational and safe.
You will be responsible for major overhauls of gasoline and diesel-powered machinery, troubleshooting intricate electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and fabricating parts from blueprints. The role demands a high degree of technical proficiency, including the ability to road test equipment after repairs and inspect the work of junior staff. This is a hands-on position that may involve hazardous working conditions, inclement weather, and irregular hours, including shifts, weekends, and overtime without prior notice.
Apprenticeship & Career Path
Selected applicants will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progression through this program is based on completed hours, demonstrated proficiency, and training milestones. A key requirement for advancement is maintaining or obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment.
Application Instructions
Candidates must possess five years of paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing gasoline or diesel vehicles/equipment, along with graduation from an approved auto/diesel college or a current passing certificate in any three ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exams. No substitutions are allowed for these requirements.
Equal Opportunity
The WVDOT is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Bakers Fork Road, Airport Village, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25311, United States
Charleston, West Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform advanced repair and maintenance on gasoline and diesel-powered highway equipment
- check_circleTroubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using diagnostic equipment
- check_circleMaintain records of work orders, inventory, and completed repairs
- check_circleOversee lower-level mechanics and serve as a working shop leader
- check_circleFabricate engine and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings
- check_circleOperate welding, cutting, and drilling equipment for bridge maintenance and core sampling
- check_circleTrain and mentor junior mechanics on repair procedures and safety protocols
- check_circleInspect work performed by lower-level mechanics and conduct road tests on repaired equipment
Requirements
- verifiedFive (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment
- verifiedGraduation from an approved auto/diesel college
- verifiedProof of a current passing certificate in any 3 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)
- verifiedCommercial Driver's License (CDL) required within six (6) months of employment
Benefits & Perks
check_circleU.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program
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Frequently asked questions about Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic at West Virginia DOT
What does a Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic at West Virginia DOT do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic at West Virginia DOT will perform advanced repair and maintenance on gasoline and diesel-powered highway equipment; troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using diagnostic equipment; maintain records of work orders, inventory, and completed repairs; and oversee lower-level mechanics and serve as a working shop leader.
What are the requirements for this Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic role?expand_more
West Virginia DOT is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment; Graduation from an approved auto/diesel college; Proof of a current passing certificate in any 3 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence); and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within six (6) months of employment.
Where is the Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic role at West Virginia DOT located?expand_more
Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic at West Virginia DOT is based in Bakers Fork Road, Airport Village, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25311, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
West Virginia DOT has listed this Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic role?expand_more
Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic at West Virginia DOT typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic role at West Virginia DOT?expand_more
Key skills for Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic at West Virginia DOT include CDL; Gasoline; Diesel; Electrical Systems; Mechanical Systems; Hydraulic Systems; Pneumatic Systems; and Welding.
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Transportation Worker 4 Mechanic at West Virginia DOT is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.