Mechanic
About the role
The North Dakota Department of Transportation seeks dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This role plays a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions for communities across the state.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair systems on cars and pickups; computerized automotive systems with use of complex computer diagnosis system, electrical, transmission, differentials, drivelines, clutches, heating and air conditioning, carburetors and fuel injection systems, brakes and antilock systems, tires, windshields and computerized air bag system and body computers.
- Installation of 2-way radios, wire and design wiring schematics for electrical accessories, roof antennas, safety equipment, prisoner cages, red lights on law enforcement vehicles. Installation of emblems, decals, and stripes, cut out switches for Game and Fish enforcement vehicles and mobile vision camera and work with mobile data computers.
- Troubleshoot and repair single and tandem axle trucks; brakes, hydraulics, clutches, drivelines, electrical, gas and diesel engines, tune-ups, transmission repairs, windshields, electronic shift automatic transmission, electronic instrument cluster, computerized diesel engines with use of lap top computer to diagnose, electronic or hydraulic systems, and antilock brake systems.
- Testing, replacing, or rebuilding as needed; Troubleshoot and repair; cooling, electrical, steering systems, brakes, gear boxes, clutches, hydraulics, transmissions, engine repair gas and diesel, differentials, hydrostatic drive transmission, antilock and air brake trailers, and electronic instrument cluster.
- Maintain tools and shop area, fill out time sheets accurately, use Fleet Focus system, check and report accident hazards.
Requirements
- To be considered for Mechanic III: Class B Driver License, completed a two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology, and 2 years of work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity as those listed in the summary of work.
- To be considered for Mechanic II: Class A permit by the first day of employment, completed a two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology.
- To be considered for Mechanic I: High school diploma or GED, and a valid Class D Drivers license.
Qualifications
- Work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity to those to be performed on vehicles and equipment like those to be serviced may be substituted for the educational requirement of the basis of one year of work experience for one year of education.
- Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Related MOS codes include Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B), Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance (2T3X1).
Skills
- Knowledge of and capability to weld.
- May be required to plow snow.
- Knowledge of and capability to operate heavy machinery.
Benefits
Details on benefits are available upon request.
Pay
NDDOT Starting Salary for Mechanic III: $5,354 per month
NDDOT Starting Salary for Mechanic II: $4,819 per month
NDDOT Starting Salary for Mechanic I: $4,337 per month
Schedule
Details on schedule are available upon request.
Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.
Total Rewards
The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.
Application Procedures
Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.