Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Central Office Construction Unit

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a skilled automotive technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on light and heavy equipment. Candidates should have knowledge of electronics, diagnostic systems, and the ability to use diagnostic tools.

A Class A CDL is required or obtainable within 6 months of hire. Responsibilities include supervising offender workers and maintaining garage records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronics, computer operations, and diagnostic system.
• Skill in diagnosing and repairing mechanical defects.
• Ability to use diagnostic and other tools needed in the performance of tasks.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and work in various positions.
• Diesel technician or mechanic degree a plus
• Experience with diesel engine repair

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance related to automotive equipment such as adding or changing fluids, lubricating the vehicle and equipment for service, replacing spark plugs and wires.
• Performs preventative maintenance, mechanical, and body work on light and/or heavy equipment.
• Inspects, diagnoses, maintains, repairs, modifies, and restores heavy maintenance and construction equipment, and power generation equipment.
• May supervise offender workers.
• Organizes work on a daily basis exercising independence and judgment.
• Prepares and maintains garage records and reports; submits requests for parts and materials.

Skills

Diesel technician

Diagnostics

Heavy lifting

Electronics knowledge

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Diagnostic system knowledge

Diesel engine repair

Job description

May require occasional overnight travel.

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors. We offer great benefits! Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workspace.

• Performs preventative maintenance related to automotive equipment such as adding or changing fluids, lubricating the vehicle and equipment for service, replacing spark plugs and wires.
• Performs preventative maintenance, mechanical, and body work on light and/or heavy equipment.
• Inspects, diagnoses, maintains, repairs, modifies, and restores heavy maintenance and construction equipment, and power generation equipment.
• May supervise offender workers.
• Organizes work on a daily basis exercising independence and judgment.

Prepares and maintains garage records and reports; submits requests for parts and materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older with two or more years of experience relevant/similar to the listed job functions or completion of a relevant technical training program or job certificate.

A Class A CDL, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire date, is required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of electronics, computer operations, and diagnostic system.
• Skill in diagnosing and repairing mechanical defects.
• Ability to use diagnostic and other tools needed in the performance of tasks.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and work in various positions.
• Diesel technician or mechanic degree a plus
• Experience with diesel engine repair

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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