Equipment Technician (Mechanic) - Willow Springs

State-of-Missour; Willow Springs (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave & holidays

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

MoDOT in Willow Springs, MO is seeking an entry-level equipment technician to perform skilled maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment under moderate supervision.

This CAREER-LADDER position offers advancement as you learn new skills, with opportunities to be promoted to higher levels as you gain experience. The team emphasizes safety, OSHA standards, and reliable service to keep the highway system running.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Diesel Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, or Automotive Technology.
• Post-secondary training (≈30 credit hours, 1 school year) in auto/heavy equipment repair plus 1 year experience.
• Two years of automotive or heavy equipment repair experience.
• Pass CDL written exam before hire; obtain Class B CDL tanker endorsement with proper restrictions within 60 days.
• Valid vehicle inspection license within 60 days of hire.
• Complete work simulation and medical-physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair light vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Inspect, service, repair, overhaul transmissions, engines, clutches, drivetrains, differentials; hydraulic controls; tune motors; disassemble/reassemble equipment.
• Inspect, repair, overhauls, and assemble automotive components such as alternators, distributors, starters.
• Complete mandated fleet inspections and ensure OSHA standards compliance.
• May weld and modify equipment and fabricate parts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety standards

Welding

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate's Degree in Diesel Mechanics/Auto Mechanics/Automotive Technology

Post-secondary training in auto/heavy equipment repair (≥30 credit hours)

2 years of experience in automotive/heavy equipment repair

Tools

CDL exam pass

Class B CDL tanker endorsement

Vehicle inspection license

Job description

Application Deadline: 09/13/26

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: Willow Springs, MO

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.

• 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

• 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.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

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. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.