Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About the role

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned light, medium and heavy equipment
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on equipment as needed
• Use required computer programs so that repair information is recorded accurately and available for use by others
• Maintain individual and state tool inventory so that all tools are in usable condition and accounted for
• Perform snow and ice removal if/as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a valid Class D Driver’s License at the time of hire with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement obtained by the end of the probationary period (within 6 months of hire/placement). (MnDOT will provide training.)
• Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspector (CVI) Certification obtained by the end of the probationary period (within 6 months of hire)
• Approximately three years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic which includes:
  • diagnosis, repair, maintenance and modification of both heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment and gasoline powered vehicles
  • diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electronic control systems for engines, brakes, drive train, steering/suspension, and hydraulics
  • use of electronics sufficient to make engine, transmissions and brake adjustments and diagnose problems, and the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components
• OR Completion of