Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 69,050 - 80,179; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health and dental insurance

12 paid holidays

Up to 29 paid vacation days

13 paid sick days

Defined pension plan

Job summary

Join a leading state department as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, where you'll be responsible for repairing and maintaining various heavy-duty vehicles. Enjoy excellent benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and a pension plan. This role requires technical expertise and offers a competitive salary range based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship or two-year training program.
• Approximately 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment and trucks.
• Use advanced technology software for diagnostics.
• Work in various environments including remote field locations.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair

Maintenance

Education

Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship

Two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanic training

Tools

Computerized testing equipment

Job description

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Minnesota Department of Transportation provided pay range

This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$69,050.00/yr - $80,179.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Minnesota Department of Transportation

Recruitment Specialist at Minnesota Department of Transportation

Work in Fort Snelling repairing heavy equipment and trucks, including diagnostics using advanced technology software to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical/electronic problems. Responsibilities include repairs and maintenance on engines, drive trains, hydraulic and emission systems for various equipment, some operating in corrosive environments. Equipment types include heavy and light-duty vehicles (E85 and Bio-diesel Vehicles), specialized snow and ice control equipment, construction, and road maintenance machinery. This role may involve working in remote field locations, truck stations, shops, and other sites as needed.

WHY WORK FOR US

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, affordable dependent coverage, 12 paid holidays, up to 29 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and a defined pension plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship or graduation from a two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanic training program, including diagnosis and repair of engines, drive trains, brakes, steering/suspension, hydraulics, electronics, and proficiency with computerized testing equipment and onboard computers.

OR

Approximately 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic involving diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and modification of heavy-duty diesel trucks, equipment, and gasoline vehicles, including engine, brake, drive train, steering/suspension, hydraulics, electronics, and use of computerized testing tools.

AND

Valid Driver’s License

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/23/2025

• Visit www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter Job Opening ID 84997
• Click on the Job Title to view details
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Additional details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Truck Transportation and Transportation Programs

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