Full Time Mechanic

Murray-County; Slayton (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray County is seeking a regular full-time Mechanic for the Highway Department in Minnesota. The role involves maintaining and servicing a range of highway vehicles and equipment, performing diagnostics, repairs, and fabrications as needed. The job also includes annual state CVI inspections and grounds maintenance duties.

Minimum qualifications include an A.S. degree in heavy equipment/truck maintenance with two years of related experience, or an equivalent education/experience combination.

Qualifications

• A.S. Degree in heavy equipment and truck maintenance or related field with two years of progressive experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of progressive qualified work experience in a similar field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled mechanical work on highway maintenance vehicles and related equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems on light, heavy, and specialized highway maintenance equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, replacements and modifications on equipment.
• Fabricate metal parts to repair or outfit highway department equipment.
• Conduct annual Minnesota certified commercial vehicle inspections.
• Maintain grounds (mowing, trimming, snow removal) and assist with related tasks.
• Load culverts, signs, posts and materials sold to other entities.

Education

A.S. Degree in heavy equipment and truck maintenance or related field

Job description

MURRAY COUNTY

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Mechanic

Highway Department

Murray County is accepting applications for a regular full time Mechanic.

Position open until filled, first review of applications will be October 27, 2026.

Duties include:

• This position performs semi-skilled and skilled mechanical work on various highway maintenance vehicles and related equipment.
• It also performs the duties of Maintenance Worker as assigned.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems on light, heavy, and specialized highway maintenance equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, replacements, and/or modifications on light, heavy, and specialized highway maintenance equipment.
• Fabricate metal parts to make repairs and/or to outfit equipment to be used for the highway department.
• Perform annual MN certified commercial vehicle inspections.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, trimming and snow removal.
• Load culverts, signs, posts and materials sold to other entities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A.S. Degree in heavy equipment and truck maintenance or related field and two (2) years of progressive qualified work experience in similar field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required Certifications/Licenses

Maintain certification as a Minnesota commercial vehicle inspector; Possess a valid Minnesota Commercial Class A driver's license at time of application; The Class A driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment; Must possess or be able to obtain within (6) months of employment air brake and tanker endorsement. This license must be maintained throughout employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain other endorsements as deemed necessary;

Must be able to obtain the following certifications within one (1) year of employment and maintain such license.

• Air and hydraulic brake Certification
  • Air Conditioning Certification
  • Fork lift Certification
  • Crane Certification

Salary:

$26.13 to $33.97 per hour.

Posted:

October 15th, 2026