Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Arapahoe - Tools Provided!

son; Arapahoe (NE); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

State retirement match

13 paid holidays

Generous leave accruals

Health insurance plans

Résumé du poste

Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a Diesel Technician in Arapahoe, NE. You will diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy-duty trucks and road equipment, using varied welding and fabrication techniques.

The job involves calibrating systems, inspecting new equipment, and keeping critical highways safe and efficient. The role requires automotive/diesel experience, coursework, and potentially obtaining a Class A CDL within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Practical work experience performing automotive/diesel maintenance and repair, including use of computerized diagnostic instruments and equipment.
• Preferred qualifications include a degree in Automotive Diesel Mechanics and experience welding/fabrication.
• Ability to obtain Class A CDL within 90 days is required or in-house CDL training available.

Responsabilités

• Perform highly skilled diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty trucks and road construction equipment with multiple systems.
• Fabricate and repair equipment using welding methods and parts adaptation.
• Calibrate systems on heavy vehicles to ensure safe operation.
• Inspect new equipment for specifications and road readiness.
• Maintain hydraulics and electrical systems; repair brakes, steering, drive trains, and engines.
• Handle snow removal tasks and general maintenance of equipment.

Connaissances

Diesel mechanics

Automotive maintenance

Computer diagnostics

Welding

Formation

Vocational/technical coursework in automotive/diesel mechanics

Post-high school education in automotive/diesel repair

Outils

Diagnostic instruments

Description du poste

Job Description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Arapahoe, NE Hiring Rate: $23.268 Job Posting: JR2026-00029940 Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Arapahoe - Tools Provided! (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-03-2026 Job Description: Do you like solving a wide range of mechanical problems? Are you looking for new challenges? As a Diesel Technician at the Nebraska Department of Transportation, you'll be part of a supportive team that takes great pride in ensuring equipment is on the road, where it belongs, to help support the incredible freedom of travel throughout the State of Nebraska.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system!

Pay rate of $23.268 per hour.

Pay Differentials

• $1/hour after 1 year of continuous service,
• an additional $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service,
• an additional $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

We are eager and excited to retain you here at NDOT!

Benefits

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska
  community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal
  government
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most
  diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through
  public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Job Duties

• Perform highly skilled and complex diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of multiple makes and models of heavy-duty trucks, and road construction and maintenance equipment containing multiple, computerized systems/sensors, as well as medium and lightweight vehicles, and other motorized equipment.
• Fabricate and repair equipment and parts by using a variety of welders, welding materials, and methods to adapt incompatible parts, replace unavailable parts, secure attachments, and repair damage.
• Calibrate various systems on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment that distribute various materials as they pertain to road and weather conditions and allow operators to drive the vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect new equipment to ensure that it meets specifications and set up new equipment to ensure it is road-ready.
• Evaluate equipment to identify adjustments needed to accommodate auxiliary attachments, equipment, and operating systems. Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, computer, and hydraulic system components to restore equipment to a state of safe and operational state.
• Maintain hydraulics systems; install and monitor electrical systems; repair steering systems; repair suspension systems, brake systems, drive trains, and fuel systems, and repair/overhaul and/or replace diesel and/or gasoline engines.
• Perform varied snow removal tasks; preventative maintenance on equipment; and assist in general upkeep and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications : Practical work experience performing automotive/diesel maintenance and repair, including use of computerized diagnostic instruments and equipment OR post-high school vocational or technical coursework in automotive/diesel mechanics including instruction in computerized diagnostic equipment and in automotive/diesel mechanical maintenance and repair practices, equipment, and technologies.
• Preferred Qualifications: A degree in Automotive Diesel Mechanics, with experience in the repair of trucks or heavy equipment. Experience in welding and fabrication. Basic computer experience. Possess or be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire through our in-house CDL training program. Costs to obtain the permit will be covered by the department.
• Other: A Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with O Restriction and tanker endorsement is required with