MAINTENANCE JOURNEYMAN
Location : New Castle, DE
$28.985 per hour ($60,290 annualized)
Opening Date : December 3, 2025 Closing Date : January 2, 2026
I. POSITION SUMMARY
This position is an entry level skilled craftsman or laborer. Most job responsibilities require
proficiency through training and or experience cleaning, performing maintenance, operation of
equipment, and similar maintenance work procedures. Employees in this classification work from
oral or written instructions but may be required to work independently and may encounter some
new situations requiring innovative solutions executed in a safe, code compliant and efficient
manner. Work schedules can be modified to fit the mission which may require the employee to
work shift work, weekends and / or under state of emergency conditions. Most work is performed
outdoors and can be in any weather condition. The employee is responsible for following
established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers and the
public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority property and assets. This position
is a bargaining unit position that is represented by International Union of Operating Engineers,
Local 542.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs routine and non-routine maintenance in electrical, HVAC, plumbing,
carpentry, landscaping and grounds keeping, roadways, structures, automotive,
information technology, electronics, or marine vessels
Uses experience to identify, anticipate and prevent problemsIndependently, or with others, solves difficult problemsUses expertise on specific, complex machinery, equipment, vehicles relating to their areaSnow removal and emergency response (24 / 7) to any Authority locationOperates snow plow, salting and cindering equipmentPerforms manual work on assigned projects when not operating equipmentChecks equipment for proper operating condition and completes all necessary relateddocumentation
Ability to read and interpret instructions and blueprintsAbility to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customersAbility to perform other assigned duties as requiredIII. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Journeyman level knowledge of relevant fieldFull understanding of relevant Authority policies and proceduresKnowledge of all relevant federal, state, local and Authority safety regulations andprocedures
Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on public roadwaysComplies with all requirements of Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing Program at all timesFull competence in all relevant equipment and techniquesEffective oral and written communication skills (including listening skills)Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions including extreme heat orcold and / or emergency conditions
Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds at least 20 yardsMust be capable of performing around hazardous situations such as moving heavyequipment, in and around equipment, at heights, on steep grades, and on ladders and uneven
surfaces
Must be capable of wearing appropriate personal protection equipment such as hard hats,protective shoes and clothing, aprons, gloves, eye wear, hearing protection and respirators
Must be capable of performing repetitive motions such as grasping, reaching, bending,lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling and climbing.
Strong interpersonal and relational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effectiveprofessional relationships with Authority personnel and external to customers, vendors, etc.;provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and
external customers
Ability to perform other assigned duties as requiredIV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Landscaping and grounds keepingRoadways, airports, and bridgesCustodial / general building maintenancePainting / riggingVessel maintenancePiers, docks, and wharfsCrafts (i.e., carpentry, electric, automotive, HVAC)Emergency response (i.e., snow removal)Heavy EquipmentV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma / equivalent or equivalent related years of experienceThree (3) years maintenance-related experience; five (5) years preferredVocational training preferredVI. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND / OR CERTIFICATES
Valid driver's licenseMust obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within six (6) monthsVII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Subject to a background checkSubject to a drug test and pre-employment physical examinationDelaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with afinancial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay
Employees holding a valid CDL must be able to obtain and keep current a MedicalExaminer's Certificate and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance
with Federal and State regulations.
Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required inorder to maintain continuous operation of this facility.
If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at
www.drba.net. In addition to the online application, please attach a current resume.
The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer