Equipment Technician: Career Ladder in Heavy Machinery

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Missouri is hiring an equipment technician to maintain and repair light vehicles and heavy construction equipment at MO DOT locations in Harrisonville, Lee's Summit, and Kansas City. Entry-level to senior positions are available, with a career ladder and comprehensive benefits.

Work involves physical tasks, safety standards, and routine fleet inspections. Eligibility includes a relevant degree or post-secondary program with experience, or two years of repair experience.

Qualifications

• Requires CDL exam written pass and Class B CDL with tanker endorsement (no air brake restrictions) within 60 days of hire.
• Requires valid vehicle inspection license within 60 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a work simulation exam and medical-physical examination.
• Education paths include associate degree or technical training plus experience, or two years of repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and performs basic repairs to automobiles, trucks, tractors, loaders, motor graders, and other heavy equipment.
• Inspects, services, repairs, and overhauls transmissions, engines, clutches, drivelines, differentials, and ignition systems; repairs hydraulic controls; tunes motors; disassembles equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, overhauls, and assembles automotive components such as alternators, distributors, and starters.
• Completes mandated fleet inspections and ensures OSHA standards compliance and safety specifications.
• May weld and modify equipment and fabricate parts.

Skills

CDL pass

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate’s Degree in Diesel Mechanics

Post-secondary auto/heavy equipment repair program (≥30 credit hours/1 year) + 1 year experience

Two years of automotive/heavy equipment repair experience

Job description

The State of Missouri is hiring an equipment technician to maintain and repair light vehicles and heavy construction equipment at MO DOT locations in Harrisonville, Lee's Summit, and Kansas City. Entry-level to senior positions are available, with a career ladder and comprehensive benefits.

Work involves physical tasks, safety standards, and routine fleet inspections. Eligibility includes a relevant degree or post-secondary program with experience, or two years of repair experience.