Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned equipment of various sizes. Responsibilities include preventative inspections, recording repair data, and keeping tool inventories in usable condition.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of engines, hydraulics, brakes, and electronics with onboard systems and testing equipment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and modifying heavy equipment.
• Experience with diesel trucks and equipment; engines, brakes, drive train, hydraulics.
• Proficiency with electronics and onboard computers for adjustments and diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain heavy equipment including engines, brakes and hydraulics.
• Record repair information using required computer programs for access by others.
• Maintain tool inventory and ensure tools are usable and accounted for.
• Perform snow and ice removal as needed.

Skills

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Repair and maintenance

Electronic control systems

Education

Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program

Two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanics training

Tools

Onboard diagnostic computers

Electronic testing equipment

Job description

This position will diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned light, medium and heavy equipment. Other duties include:

• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on equipment as needed
• Use required computer programs so that repair information is recorded accurately and available for use by others.
• Maintain individual and state tool inventory so that all tools are in usable condition and accounted for.
• Performs snow and ice removal if/as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Commercial Class A driver’s license with no air brake restrictions and must obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Approximately 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic which includes:

• diagnosis, repair, maintenance and modification of both heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment and gasoline powered vehicles.
• diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electronic control systems for engines, brakes, drive train, steering/suspension, and hydraulics.
• use of electronics sufficient to make engine, transmissions and brake adjustments and diagnose problems; and the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components.

OR

Completion of Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that included:

• diagnosis and repair of engine, drive train, brakes, steering/suspension, and hydraulics for heavy equipment, (e.g. trucks, tractors, busses).
• training in electronics sufficient to make engine adjustments and diagnose problems.
• training in the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components.