Highway Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About the role

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) offers a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improving quality of life and enhancing economic opportunity through innovative programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses electronic engine control systems using scan tools, laptop computers, and available software.
• Repairs systems using up-to-date diagnostic equipment.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and repairs or replaces engine electronic sensors.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates central hydraulic system control units used in highway salt applications.
• Test drives a variety of motorized equipment (e.g., dump trucks, backhoes, tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, and combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001lbs. or more, where GVWR of the vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 lbs, etc.).
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces minor and major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems).
• Adjusts valves and performs preventative maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work, repair or replace tires, cleans or replaces diesel injectors, provides service and repair of vehicles and equipment on emergency basis).
• Schedules maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintains repair or service records.
• Attends training schools.
• Updates shop manuals and parts books.
• Operates welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch and welding equipment) to heat, shape and weld machinery and equipment.
• Operates computer to enter, edit, and retrieve data from computer systems.
• Performs inventories of machinery and heavy equipment, and orders and picks up parts and supplies.
• Cleans garage area, equipment, and tools.
• Mows grass, operates snowplow, and operates tow truck.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of appropriate safety practices associated with the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, vehicles, and/or motorized equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy and light-duty vehicle and equipment repair.
• Extensive knowledge of hydraulics and how to properly diagnose and repair.
• Ability to repair all types of equipment that are required to perform various types of highway maintenance activities such as snow plowing, paving, chip spreading, excavating, traffic line painting, traffic signal repair, and traffic sign replacement.
• Skill in operating hand & power tools related to the repair & maintenance of vehicles & equipment.
• Ability to understand the system of mechanical procedures.
• Ability to use welding and steel-cutting equipment.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and to complete records and reports.
• Ability to use repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Must provide own tools and agency-approved steel-toe boots.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Diagnostic Equipment Proficiency
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
• Motorized Equipment Operation
• Physical Activity Capability
• Welding and Steel-Cutting Skills

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Benefits of Employment With the State of Indiana

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, vision, dental, wellness rewards, health savings account, deferred compensation, two fully-funded pension plans, leave policies, education reimbursement, group life insurance, referral bonus program, employee assistance program, and qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.