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, seeks a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to perform journeyman level diagnostics and repairs on fleet equipment. Ensuring reliable serviceability is essential for operations in Concord, NH.

Minimum qualifications include an equivalent mix of education/experience and an 8,000-hour apprenticeship; CDL-B is preferred. A trainee path is available with adjusted pay. Valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after high school.
• Apprenticeship: completion of 8,000 hours in automotive/mechanical repair related field.
• CDL-B license preferred; others may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level diagnostics and repair on fleet equipment to ensure serviceability.
• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment used by the department.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL-B

Apprenticeship training

Education

Equivalent of 4 years education + experience

8,000 hours apprenticeship training

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.

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

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.

Other information:

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