Equipment Technician: Career Ladder & Benefits

State of Missouri; Willow Springs (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri's MoDOT is seeking an equipment technician to perform entry-level to advanced maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment at Willow Springs, MO. The role offers progression through a CAREER-LADDER path as skills and experience grow, with supervision tailored to the level.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems, performing OSHA-compliant inspections, and fabricating parts if needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or technical training in diesel/auto/heavy equipment repair.
• Formal post-secondary training (30 credit hours or 1 year) plus 1 year repair experience.
• Two years repair experience in automotive/heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs light vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Inspects and overhauls engines, transmissions, hydraulics, ignition systems, and related components.
• Performs mandated fleet inspections and ensures OSHA compliance.
• May weld, modify equipment, and fabricate parts.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Hands-on repair

Education

Associate’s Degree in Diesel/Auto/Automotive Technology

Post-secondary training in auto/heavy equipment repair

Two years of automotive/heavy equipment repair experience

Job description

State of Missouri's MoDOT is seeking an equipment technician to perform entry-level to advanced maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment at Willow Springs, MO. The role offers progression through a CAREER-LADDER path as skills and experience grow, with supervision tailored to the level.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems, performing OSHA-compliant inspections, and fabricating parts if needed.