Mechanic

State of Idaho; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Idaho Transportation Department in Rigby, ID is seeking an experienced Mechanic to repair and maintain heavy-duty road maintenance equipment and light vehicles. This role requires diagnosing a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with diagnostic techniques, and a CDL Class A within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures relating to mechanical equipment and repair shops.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing gasoline and/or diesel automotive and construction type equipment; reading technical service manuals.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within 60 days of hire and pass pre-employment and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles used by the District, including heavy-duty road maintenance gear and light-duty vehicles.
• Repair electrical and electronic systems, including computer control components in trucks and equipment.
• Repair and maintain heating and air conditioning systems in vehicles and machinery.
• Fabricate and weld mechanical parts and components for equipment as needed.
• Mount and balance tires; repair steering and suspension systems on District vehicles.
• Maintain repair records using word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Diagnose and fabricate hydraulic systems used on district equipment.

Job description

USA:ID:Rigby | Transportation | Full Time

24.00 - 32.00 USD per hour

Posted yesterday | Apply before November 24, 2026

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

$1,500 Sign-on bonus!!

Are you ready to make a difference for the citizens of Idaho while working for an awardwinning state agency? Idaho Transportation Department is hiring an experienced Mechanic to join our District 6 team in Rigby, Idaho. This exciting position could be a perfect career opportunity for you to put your mechanical knowledge to work for the citizens of Idaho at the Idaho Transportation Department. This position will be responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty road maintenance and construction equipment and light-duty vehicles in accordance with federal and state motor vehicle regulations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced mechanic with knowledge of diagnostic, maintenance and repair techniques for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

Idaho Transportation Department's (ITD) vision is to become the best transportation department in the country by empowering and training our employees for their career advancement. ITD has created an opportunity for employees hired into the Mechanic classification to advance to the Equipment Technician, Transportation classification upon completion of a customized training plan.

This position requires that you obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days of hire as well as pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing. ITD will provide training to meet the Entry Level Driver Training requirements as well as licensing costs.

Example of Duties:

• Diagnose and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles used within the District including repair and maintaining power plants, power-trains, and all related accessory systems involved with the unit. This equipment will consist of: Highway maintenance equipment including Motorgraders, Sweepers, Excavators, Dozers, Frontend loaders, Equipment Trailers, Sanders, 10-wheel trucks, 6-wheel trucks, and a variety of light duty equipment
• Diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of electrical and electronic systems used on various equipment and vehicles including computer control components, high voltage ACcurrents, and other electronic systems. The vehicles will consist mainly of 10-wheel and 6-wheel trucks
• Diagnose, repair and maintain all types of heating and air conditioning systems used within vehicles and equipment
• Manufacture and weld various equipment parts and components including, but not limited to, mechanical components for equipment (snow plow harnesses, sander parts, etc.) and other specialized parts not readily available for purchase
• Mount and balance tires on vehicles and equipment including fixing tires and performs other minor repair on vehicles as a normal part of vehicle/equipment maintenance Repair steering and suspension systems on all District vehicles. Steering and suspension systems will consist mainly of types used on heavy duty trucks
• Maintain records of repairs, parts orders, and related information and documentation using word processing and spreadsheet computer programs.
• Diagnose, repair and fabricate various hydraulic systems such as those attachments used on district equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of: safety precautions and procedures relating to mechanical equipment and repair shops; the use, care, and disposal of hazardous automotive material and waste.

Experience: diagnosing and repairing gasoline and/or diesel automotive and construction type equipment; using mechanics' tools and related specialized equipment to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul of engines and related drive train, electrical, and hydraulic systems; preparing records and reports; diagnosing and repairing electronic and computer controlled motor vehicle systems; reading and interpreting technical service manuals.

Valid driver's license. Must obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days of hire as well as preemployment and random drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [e-mail] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.