Full Time Mechanic

Murray County; Slayton (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray County is seeking a full-time Mechanic for the Highway Department. The position involves semi-skilled to skilled mechanical work on a range of highway maintenance vehicles and equipment, plus duties as a Maintenance Worker as required.

Minimum qualifications include an A.S. degree in heavy equipment/truck maintenance or equivalent experience, with ability to obtain various endorsements and certifications within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled mechanical work on highway maintenance vehicles and 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 equipment for the department.
• Perform annual MN certified commercial vehicle inspections.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, trimming, and snow removal.
• Load culverts, signs, posts, and materials for other entities.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics & repair

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Education

A.S. degree in heavy equipment & truck maintenance

Equivalent education/experience

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