Automotive/Diesel Mechanic

Location: Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate: $23.268

About the role

As an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), you'll be part of a supportive team that takes great pride in ensuring equipment is on the road to help support travel throughout the State of Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and process new vehicles and equipment for acceptance by NDOT Fleet Management.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on all types of equipment owned by NDOT.
• Diagnose and repair problems in electrical/computerized systems found on vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair problems in computerized fuel systems on both gasoline and diesel equipment.
• Perform minor and major repairs on all types of gasoline/diesel equipment.
• Perform diagnostics and repair transmissions, final drives, and hydraulic systems.
• Rewire electrical systems and perform metal fabrications and major repairs on snowplows and trucks, including extensive welding.
• Disassemble units, inspect parts for wear, repair, overhaul, and replace parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on equipment breakdowns in the field.
• Purchase parts and obtain bids for parts needed to repair engines.
• Maintain accurate computer and manual records of time and materials expended.
• Operate tandem axle trucks and other heavy equipment during new equipment check-in process.
• Test drive vehicles to identify problems and verify repairs.
• Perform welding projects using metal shear, press brake, all types of welders, and other shop equipment as assigned.
• Responsible for getting bids and ordering fuel (E85 & Gasohol), including keeping a daily log and filling out proper paperwork.
• Safely move, drag, lift, load, and unload various equipment, materials, supplies, and hazardous materials or objects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Practical work experience performing automotive/diesel maintenance and repair, including use of computerized diagnostic instruments and equipment OR post-high school vocational or technical coursework in automotive/diesel mechanics, including instruction in computerized diagnostic equipment and in automotive/diesel mechanical maintenance and repair practices, equipment, and technologies.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire through our in-house CDL training program (department covers permit costs).
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to lift and handle, manually or through mechanical means, heavy materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and be self-motivated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in diesel technology with 5 years of experience in the repair of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience.

Skills

• Two years of practical experience in the maintenance, repair, and service of diesel and gas-powered equipment.
• Working knowledge of welding and fabrication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to diagnose, anticipate malfunctions, and troubleshoot problems in gas- and diesel-powered equipment using hand tools, diagnostic testing equipment, and verbal descriptions.

Benefits

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• Military leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government.
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State.
• Training and development based on your career aspirations.
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship.
• Employee Assistance Program.