Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned equipment. The role requires performing preventative maintenance inspections and documenting repairs via computer systems.

The candidate will maintain tools and equipment inventory, and assist with snow and ice removal as needed. A two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanic program or apprenticeship is preferred along with relevant field experience.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, including diagnostics, repair, maintenance and modification of heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electronic control systems for engines, brakes, drivetrain, steering/suspension, and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with electronics to adjust engine and transmission functions and to diagnose problems using testing equipment or onboard computers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned heavy equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections as needed.
• Record repair information using required computer programs.
• Maintain state tool inventory and ensure tools are usable and accounted for.
• Perform snow and ice removal when required.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair work

Maintenance expertise

Electronic controls

Education

Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship/Two-year program

Tools

Electronic testing equipment

Onboard computers

Diesel engine knowledge

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.