State DOT Mechanic — Heavy Equipment & Diesel Repair

State of Tennessee; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a skilled vehicle technician in Lawrenceburg, TN. You will perform maintenance and repair of engines, transmissions, brakes, and related mechanical and electrical systems on TDOT vehicles and road equipment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing calibrations, and testing repaired equipment to ensure safe operation. A strong background in automotive technology and compliance with Tennessee driver qualifications is expected.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full-time repair and/or maintenance of engines or related mechanical components.
• Coursework at an accredited technical or trades school in automotive technology may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs engines, transmissions, brakes, and related mechanical/electrical systems.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and performs repairs on TDOT vehicles and road equipment.
• Operates and tests repaired vehicles to ensure proper functioning.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical diagnostics

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive technical coursework

Tools

Multimeters

Scan tools

Electrical probes

Battery testers

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a skilled vehicle technician in Lawrenceburg, TN. You will perform maintenance and repair of engines, transmissions, brakes, and related mechanical and electrical systems on TDOT vehicles and road equipment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing calibrations, and testing repaired equipment to ensure safe operation. A strong background in automotive technology and compliance with Tennessee driver qualifications is expected.