HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Mechanical Services, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Concord, NH.

This full-time role performs journeyman level diagnostics and repairs on fleet equipment to ensure serviceability, including preventive maintenance and inspections for NH DMV compliance.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after high school in automotive mechanics or related heavy equipment work.
• Must meet minimum qualifications within one year of hire date.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose fleet equipment malfunctions using computer software and repair manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect vehicles and certify compliance with NH DMV safety requirements.
• Install and repair hydraulic systems and related components.
• Respond to emergency roadside repairs and provide 24-hour fleet repair service.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair work

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma + experience

Tools

Test light

Digital multimeter

Basic hand tools

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Mechanical Services

33 Smokey Bear Boulevard / Concord, NH

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Position #20267

$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.

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NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Mechanical Services, has a full-time vacancy available 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

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

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.

When applicable, 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 additional information contact Tara Merrifield, Administrator, at 603-271-3721 or [e-mail].

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)


• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts


• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan


• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan


• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance


• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

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

EOE

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