HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

State of New Hampshire

Center Ossipee (NH)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 62,000

Full time

24 hours ago

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Job summary

State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Mechanical Services, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Center Ossipee. The role is full-time with a salary range corresponding to $22.50–$30.02 per hour, plus trainee status at lower pay.

Requires automotive/heavy equipment background and a valid driver’s license. The job focuses on diagnosing and repairing fleet equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
Education and experience must be in automotive mechanics, heavy equipment technology, or mechanically repairing and servicing heavy equipment.
Valid driver’s license.
Must provide own tools as specified (1"–26 mm, 1/2" drive, test light, digital multimeter).
MVR must meet NH DOT standards.
Must obtain CDL medical card if not already employed by NH State.

Responsibilities

Diagnose fleet equipment malfunctions using computer software and repair manuals; secure parts and road test to verify repairs; perform preventive maintenance.
Inspect vehicles annually and ensure compliance with NH DMV safety requirements.
Install, inspect, and repair hydraulic systems on equipment.
Weld/fabricate as needed for repairs.
Respond to emergency roadside repairs for 24-hour fleet service.
Overhaul and repair engines, transmissions, differentials and related components to minimize replacements.
Supervise shop operations in Foreman’s absence.
Document inspections, maintenance, and repairs in life history files.
Operate mobile or overhead cranes during repairs as needed.

Skills

Diagnose faults

Fleet maintenance

Road testing

Hydraulic systems

Education

4 years education/experience post-high school

Tools

Tools: standard automotive set, 1" to 26 mm, 1/2" drive, test light, digital multimeter

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Mechanical Services

15 Hodson Shore Road / Center Ossipee

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Position #20278

$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status at a pay rate of $21.63 per hour

Candidate must meet the minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date**

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Build New Hampshire.

NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Mechanical Services, has a full-time vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

SUMMARY

To perform journeyman level diagnostic and repair work on fleet equipment to ensure its serviceability.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school.

Education and experience must be in automotive mechanics, heavy equipment technology, or mechanically repairing and servicing heavy equipment.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements:

Shall provide own standard assortment of automotive mechanic tools through 1", 26 mm diameter and 1/2" drive, test light, and basic digital multi meter.
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.
Offers of employment are conditional upon the individual obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License medical card unless the candidate is currently employed by the State of New Hampshire.
Must receive a negative result on pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.
Must be able to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis.
Frequent climbing, reaching, twisting, bending, squatting, etc.
May be working in inclement weather or temperature extremes.
Must have a telephone or acceptable means of communication and be available 24 hours per day.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 3+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school, or candidates that do not hold the required Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) but otherwise satisfy the minimum requirements, may be considered and hired in 'trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of apprenticeship training (8,000 hours) in automotive service and repair, heavy equipment technology or related field.

Possession of Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) with air brakes.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with air brakes OR obtain such licensure within 1 year of hire
Must obtain vehicle Air Conditioning certification within six (6) months of employment
Must certify to perform State of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Inspections within 1 year of hire

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnose all fleet equipment component malfunctions utilizing computer software and computer repair manuals, determine correct procedure of repair/modification, secure correct parts, perform the repair, and road test vehicles and/or equipment to verify completed repairs. Perform preventative maintenance.
Inspect vehicles annually, performs required repairs and certifies fleet vehicles conform to NH DMV safety requirements.
Install, inspect, and repair all variations of basic and computerized hydraulic systems of all equipment.
Weld/fabricate as required repairing a multitude of equipment.
Respond to emergency roadside repairs as assigned to provide 24-hour fleet repair service.
Overhaul, repair, and replace various makes/models of gasoline and diesel computerized engines, automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, related engine components to minimize costly engine/component replacement.
Supervise and assume full responsibility for shop operation in Foreman’s absence.
Document inspections, maintenance, and repairs to maintain vehicle/equipment life history files.
On occasion operate mobile lifting crane, overhead crane or gantry crane during repairs or certain operations.

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at (603) 271-8026 or at Pamela.A.Shore@dot.nh.gov

For additional information contact Tara Merrifield, Administrator, at 603-271-3721 or Bureau38@dot.nh.gov.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement:

12.87% of pay

Other Benefits: