Highway Equipment Mechanic & Vehicle Inspector

Murray-County; Slayton (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray County is seeking a regular full-time Mechanic for the Highway Department in Minnesota. The role involves maintaining and servicing a range of highway vehicles and equipment, performing diagnostics, repairs, and fabrications as needed. The job also includes annual state CVI inspections and grounds maintenance duties.

Minimum qualifications include an A.S. degree in heavy equipment/truck maintenance with two years of related experience, or an equivalent education/experience combination.

Qualifications

• A.S. Degree in heavy equipment and truck maintenance or related field with two years of progressive experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of progressive qualified work experience in a similar field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled mechanical work on highway maintenance vehicles and related equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems on light, heavy, and specialized highway maintenance equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, replacements and modifications on equipment.
• Fabricate metal parts to repair or outfit highway department equipment.
• Conduct annual Minnesota certified commercial vehicle inspections.
• Maintain grounds (mowing, trimming, snow removal) and assist with related tasks.
• Load culverts, signs, posts and materials sold to other entities.

Education

A.S. Degree in heavy equipment and truck maintenance or related field

Job description

Murray County is seeking a regular full-time Mechanic for the Highway Department in Minnesota. The role involves maintaining and servicing a range of highway vehicles and equipment, performing diagnostics, repairs, and fabrications as needed. The job also includes annual state CVI inspections and grounds maintenance duties.

Minimum qualifications include an A.S. degree in heavy equipment/truck maintenance with two years of related experience, or an equivalent education/experience combination.