HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

About the role

This position will perform routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment. It is the entry level of repair and maintenance work on motor vehicles, diesel powered equipment and/or construction/maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: None
• Notes: Applicants may substitute documented and relevant experience repairing, servicing and maintaining automobiles, trucks, buses or comparable equipment on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Special Requirements

• This position is considered essential and is expected to be available to work 24hours/day 7 days/week for inclement weather and/or other emergency events.
• The position is required to respond to emergency situations.
• Employees must be available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility.
• Employees are subject to being on call 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.
• Employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead-based paint or chromium, may be required to undergo periodic medical testing and have the ability to wear a respirator.

Benefits

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.