HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 2,979,748 - 4,135,555; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Mechanical Services, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with trainee status in Lancaster, NH. Location: 647 Main Street. Pay ranges from $21.63–$30.02 per hour, depending on experience; higher rates possible with prior work experience.

Trainee status may start at $21.63/hour. Minimum qualifications include a combination of 4 years of education and experience after high school, automotive/heavy equipment mechanics background, and a

Qualifications

• Education and experience in automotive mechanics or heavy equipment technology.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• MVR must meet minimum DOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose fleet equipment malfunctions using manuals and software; secure parts and repair.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to meet NH DMV safety requirements.
• Repair hydraulic systems and weld/fabricate as needed.
• Respond to emergency roadside repairs and provide 24-hour fleet service.
• Overhaul engines and transmissions and replace components to minimize costly replacements.
• Supervise shop operations in Foreman’s absence and document maintenance history.

Skills

Automotive mechanics

Heavy equipment tech

Driver's license

Education

4 years education/experience after high school

Tools

Standard automotive tools

Job description

Position: Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Trainee Status)

Department: State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Mechanical Services

Location: 647 Main Street / Lancaster, NH

Position #: 20267

Pay: $22.50/hour – $30.02/hour (work experience may qualify for higher rate). Trainee status may start at $21.63/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after high school.
• Education and experience in automotive mechanics, heavy equipment technology, or mechanics/servicing of heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements

• Provide own standard assortment of automotive mechanic tools (1‑inch, 26 mm diameter, ½‑inch drive, test light, basic digital multimeter).
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet minimum standards set by the Department of Transportation.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License medical card unless the candidate is currently employed by the State of New Hampshire.
• Negative result on pre‑employment urinalysis drug screen per Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.
• Must be able to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. intermittently.
• Frequent climbing, reaching, twisting, bending, squatting, etc.
• May work in inclement weather or extreme temperatures.
• 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 high school, or who lack a Class B CDL but otherwise meet requirements, may be considered for trainee status.

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 CDL with air brakes or obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Must obtain vehicle Air Conditioning certification within six months of employment.
• Must certify to perform State of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Inspections within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose all fleet equipment component malfunctions using computer software and 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, perform required repairs and certify 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 to repair 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.

Benefits

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits (value dependent on plan).
• State-paid health benefit contributions and employee benefit contributions vary by plan.
• State’s share of employee retirement: 12.87% of pay.
• Dental Plan (minimal cost), Flexible Spending Accounts, State‑defined benefit retirement plan, 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 (potential earnings up to $500).

EOE.

TDD Access: Relay 1-800-735-2964.