What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
This position will diagnose and repair equipment so that down time is minimized, and equipment is available when needed. Other duties include :
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on equipment as needed so that all equipment is in specified condition and accurate records are available.
- Repair and / or fabricate parts, when needed, so that equipment is operational.
- 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.
- Work with shop supervisor, shop employees and other stakeholders to look for opportunities to improve processes to create greater efficiencies in workflow and / or work procedures.
WHY WORK FOR US
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic which includes :
Completion of Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that included :
Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement.
APPLY ONLINE BY 3 / 19 / 2025 :
Only applicants received on mn.gov / careers will be considered.
