Equipment Technician Intern — Heavy Machinery Maintenance

State-of-Missour; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Joplin, MO seeks an Equipment Technician Intern to assist with maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment. Work is performed under moderate supervision, with opportunities to learn from skilled technicians.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in automotive and equipment diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and safety-compliant repairs, with a focus on campus-like learning and real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in a relevant 2-year/associate's degree program (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. Credits from high school or other postsecondary programs must be shown to be accepted by the current program via transcript.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform basic repairs to automobiles, trucks, tractors, loaders, motor graders and other heavy equipment.
• Inspect, service, repair, and overhaul transmissions, engines, clutches, drivelines, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies and ignition systems; repair and install hydraulic controls; tune motors using standard testing equipment; dismantle, repair, and reassemble air compressors, hydraulic jacks, pumps, cylinders and related equipment.
• Inspect, repair, overhaul, and assemble automotive components such as alternators, distributors and starters.
• Complete mandated fleet inspections and ensure 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.
• Review equipment maintenance records and observe employees in the operation of equipment to determine and correct operator error and ensure proper maintenance.
• Gather computerized diagnostic information to assess vehicle repair needs.
• Requisition and store shop supplies.
• Install vehicle body components, lights, light brackets, mirrors, decals, and other accessories.
• Report out-of-service equipment and estimated time needed for service in order to schedule future work.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Education

2-year/associate's degree program

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Joplin, MO seeks an Equipment Technician Intern to assist with maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment. Work is performed under moderate supervision, with opportunities to learn from skilled technicians.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in automotive and equipment diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and safety-compliant repairs, with a focus on campus-like learning and real-world applications.