TDOT MECHANIC* - 10202026-81805

Job ID: 81805 | Department of Transportation, McNairy County — Region 4, District 48 Operations, Garage Section | Bethel Springs, TN | Full‑Time | Opening: 10/20/2026 – Closing: 10/26/2026

About the role

Under general supervision, performs vehicle and equipment mechanic work of average difficulty. This is the working‑level classification in the TDOT Mechanic sub‑series: incumbents analyze, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and computerized issues of average difficulty in vehicles and road equipment. The class is flexibly staffed with the TDOT Mechanic Trainee (routine‑difficulty work) and differs from the TDOT Mechanic Senior (considerable‑difficulty repairs and supervisory duties).

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full‑time repair and/or maintenance of engines or related mechanical components (transmissions, ignitions, brakes, etc.).
• Substitution of Education for Experience: Coursework at an accredited technical or trades school in automotive technology, auto mechanics, or diesel mechanics may substitute for the required experience on a month‑for‑month basis up to 12 months.
• Necessary Special Qualifications:
  • Possess and maintain a Class D driver’s license valid in Tennessee.
  • Possess and maintain, or obtain at own expense within 11 months of hire/promotion, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with an N endorsement (a 57 restriction is allowable) valid in Tennessee. Employees have five months from hire/promotion to obtain the applicable permits leading to eligibility for the required license.
  • If age requirements for the Class A CDL with N endorsement are not met, must possess/maintain or obtain at own expense within 11 months a Class B CDL valid in Tennessee. Once age requirements are met, must obtain the Class A CDL with N endorsement (57 restriction allowable) within 11 months at own expense.
• Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment: Performs calibration of computerized groundspeed and measuring controls for tack trucks, snow/ice removal, anti‑icing distribution, salt brine production, herbicide application, mapping vehicles, asphalt pavers, and milling machines. Repairs electronic equipment on the same using multimeters, scan tools, electrical probes, battery and load testers.
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment: Repairs and calibrates computerized groundspeed controls for mechanical equipment on the same vehicle types. Diagnoses, analyzes, and repairs heavy‑duty tracked/wheeled equipment powered by diesel engines (excavators, snowplow trucks, forklifts, tractors, backhoes, dozers, graders, loaders, under‑bridge inspection trucks, bucket trucks, TDOT HELP trucks, fire trucks, tack trucks, asphalt pavers, milling machines, rollers). Analyzes and repairs engines, transmissions, electrical, cooling, hydraulic, emissions, suspension, and hydraulic/electric/air brake systems. Works on cars, light trucks, vans, SUVs (gas, diesel, hybrid) and small engines/equipment (generators, lawn mowers, chainsaws). Performs preventive maintenance: oil changes, filter replacement, fluid checks, tire inflation/replacement/balancing, greasing, track adjustment, safety‑item inspection (fire extinguishers, warning triangles).
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Diagnoses malfunctions by listening, visual inspection, and reading diagnostic codes. Inspects equipment and test‑drives vehicles to determine problems.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Determines whether malfunctioning equipment can be operated safely. Analyzes all appropriate data for correct maintenance and repair procedures.
• Assisting and Caring for Others: Responds appropriately during roadside, work‑site, and other emergencies.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Tests repaired/serviced vehicles and equipment. Operates excavators, snowplow trucks, fire trucks, forklifts, tractors, backhoes, dozers, graders, loaders, under‑bridge inspection trucks, bucket trucks, TDOT HELP trucks, tack trucks, asphalt pavers, milling machines, rollers. Operates computerized groundspeed controls for tack trucks, snow/ice removal, herbicide application, asphalt pavers, and milling machines.
• Analyzing Data or Information: Assesses component systems to isolate equipment malfunction or failure sources.
• Controlling Machines and Processes: Operates standard and specialized tools: hand tools, air compressors, service‑truck tools, jacks, chain hoists, air wrenches, automotive/equipment lifts, welders, cutting torches, drill presses, lathes, grinders, diagnostic machines.
• Coaching and Developing Others: Provides equipment/tools orientation and on‑the‑job training to other employees.
• Documenting/Recording Information: Documents calibration of computerized groundspeed controls. Updates history files, work orders, maintenance records. Logs personal time, work orders, leave on department forms. Logs equipment usage (mileage, hours, pre/post‑operation checklists) for supervisors.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Maintains certifications in work‑zone flagging, OSHA, brine making, CDL, basic computer skills, and all TDOT equipment (excavators, snowplow trucks, anti‑icing distribution, salt brine production, tractors, backhoes, dozers, graders, loaders, tack trucks, asphalt pavers, milling machines). Attends training for licenses, skills, certifications, and technology. Acquires on‑the‑job training and attends environmental‑compliance classes.
• Performing General Physical Activities: Replaces parts requiring bending, stooping, overhead lifting, heavy lifting. Climbs/balances on ladders, scaffolding, vehicles, slopes, hills, roadway structures of varying heights in varied environmental conditions.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Communicates work status, new technology, policies, procedures. Coordinates with supervisor and peers to obtain parts and supplies.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with external business partners as directed by supervisor to complete cost‑effective and efficient repairs.

Pay

Monthly: $4,098.00 – $5,129.00 | Annually: $