Diesel Technician - Heavy-Duty Trucks & Equipment

State of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-matched retirement contribution

13 paid holidays

Generous leave accruals

Life insurance policy

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Health insurance plans

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

The State of Nebraska's Department of Transportation in Norfolk, NE is seeking a Diesel Technician to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy-duty trucks and road construction equipment. You will work with computerized diagnostic tools, welding equipment, and hydraulic systems to keep equipment road-ready.

Responsibilities include calibrating systems, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safe operation. CDL eligibility is addressed in the in-house program; exceptional teamwork and safety focus are

Qualifications

• Practical work experience performing automotive/diesel maintenance and repair, including use of computerized diagnostic instruments and equipment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled and complex diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of multiple makes and models of heavy-duty trucks and road construction equipment.
• Fabricate and repair equipment and parts using welders and welding materials to adapt parts and repair damage.
• Calibrate various systems on heavy-duty vehicles to ensure safe operation.
• Inspect new equipment to ensure it meets specifications and set up equipment for road readiness.
• Install, troubleshoot, and replace mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components to restore safe operation.
• Maintain hydraulic and electrical systems and repair brakes, suspensions, steering, drive trains, and engines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety oriented

Attention to detail

Work with minimal supervision

Problem solving

Education

Post-high school vocational or technical coursework in automotive/diesel mechanics

Tools

Computerized diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Hydraulic systems

Job description

The State of Nebraska's Department of Transportation in Norfolk, NE is seeking a Diesel Technician to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy-duty trucks and road construction equipment. You will work with computerized diagnostic tools, welding equipment, and hydraulic systems to keep equipment road-ready.

Responsibilities include calibrating systems, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safe operation. CDL eligibility is addressed in the in-house program; exceptional teamwork and safety focus are