Equipment Technician - Diesel Mechanic (Stadium / Lee's Summit / Harrisonville)

Responsibilities

Maintains and performs basic repairs to automobiles, trucks, tractors, loaders, motor graders, and other heavy equipment.

Inspects, services, repairs, and overhauls transmissions, engines, clutches, drivelines, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies and ignition systems; repairs and installs hydraulic controls; tunes motors using standard testing equipment; dismantles, repairs, and reassembles air compressors, hydraulic jacks, pumps, cylinders, and related equipment.

Inspects, repairs, overhauls, and assembles automotive components such as alternators, distributors, and starters.

Completes mandated fleet inspections and ensures all equipment meets OSHA standards and all repairs and modifications are done in accordance with operational specifications and safety standards.

May weld and modify equipment and fabricate parts.

Requirements

All you need for success:

• Associate’s Degree in Diesel Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology, OR Completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in automobile or heavy equipment-related repair (of at least 30 credit hours or one school year in duration)
• One year of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair, OR Two years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam is required prior to the hire date.
• Must pass the driving portion of the Class B CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days of hire into the position.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and medical-physical examination.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Diesel Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology, OR Completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in automobile or heavy equipment-related repair (of at least 30 credit hours or one school year in duration)
• One year of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair, OR Two years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam is required prior to the hire date.
• Must pass the driving portion of the Class B CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days of hire into the position.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and medical-physical examination.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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Pay

Not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

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