Equipment Technician - Diesel Mechanic (Stadium / Lee's Summit / Harrisonville)

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension plan

Paid leave

Health insurance

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

CDL pass

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location:
27821 S Hwy 7, Harrisonville, MO 64071 - Harrisonville Shed
600 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 - Lee's Summit Shed
9101 E 40th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64133 - Stadium Shed
Why You’ll Love This Position
The equipment technician performs entry-level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.
What You’ll Do

• 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, front and rear axle assemblies and ignition systems; repairs and installs hydraulic controls; tunes motors using standard testing equipment; dismantles, repairs, and reassembles air compressors, hydraulic jacks, pumps, cylinders, and related equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, overhauls, and assembles automotive components such as alternators, distributors, and starters.
• Completes mandated fleet inspections and ensures all equipment meets OSHA standards and all repairs and modifications are done in accordance with operational specifications and safety standards.
• May weld and modify equipment and fabricate parts.
  

Minimum Qualifications
All you need for success:

• Associate’s Degree in Diesel Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology, OR
• Completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in automobile or heavy equipment-related repair (of at least 30 credit hours or one school year in duration) AND one year of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair, OR
• Two years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam is required prior to the hire date. Must pass the driving portion of the Class B CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days of hire into the position.
• Valid vehicle inspection license within 60 days of hire into the position.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and medical-physical examination.
  

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires significant physical stamina and endurance.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
  

Substitution Of Minimum Requirements May Be Considered
More reasons to love this position:
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
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