Equipment Technician (Mechanic) - Willow Springs

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

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.