Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Marshall, MN, United States
This position will analyze, diagnose, repair and maintain light, medium and heavy trucks and equipment.
Responsibilities
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on equipment
Perform skilled welding, fabrication, and repair of parts
Maintain records of time, materials, supplies
Use computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems
Use computer programs for entering work orders and work activities (TAMS, RCA)
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Approximately 3 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, drivetrain, steering/suspension, and hydraulics
Use of electronics sufficient to make engine, transmission 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
Alternative Qualification Path
Completion of a Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two‑year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that included:
Diagnosis and repair of engine, drivetrain, brakes, steering/suspension, and hydraulics for heavy equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, busses)
Training in electronics sufficient to make engine adjustments and diagnose problems
Training in the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components
Additional Requirement
Minimum of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s permit (CDP) 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 within 6 months of hire/placement.
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Responsibilities
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on equipment
Perform skilled welding, fabrication, and repair of parts
Maintain records of time, materials, supplies
Use computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems
Use computer programs for entering work orders and work activities (TAMS, RCA)
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Approximately 3 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, drivetrain, steering/suspension, and hydraulics
Use of electronics sufficient to make engine, transmission 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
Alternative Qualification Path
Completion of a Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two‑year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that included:
Diagnosis and repair of engine, drivetrain, brakes, steering/suspension, and hydraulics for heavy equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, busses)
Training in electronics sufficient to make engine adjustments and diagnose problems
Training in the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components
Additional Requirement
Minimum of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s permit (CDP) 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 within 6 months of hire/placement.
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