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Working Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Class: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86629

+ **Location** : Rochester

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 06/03/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/24/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 6-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : District 6A - Rochester / Equipment Shop Rochester

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift 6 AM - 4:30 PM

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Thursday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $33.07 - $38.40 / hourly; $69,050 - $80,179 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : Rochester

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

+ Diagnose and repair equipment so that down time is minimized, and equipment is available when needed.

+ 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 in order to create greater efficiencies in workflow and/or work procedures **.**

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three 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, drive train, steering/suspension, and hydraulics.

+ use of electronics sufficient to make engine, transmissions 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.

OR

Completion of the Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that included:

+ diagnosis and repair of engine, drive train, 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.

AND

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 5-months of initial placement into the position, permit within 3-months.

**NOTE:** The incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. New employees must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetyl morphine (6-AM).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working with arc and acetylene welding.

+ Experience performing electrical wiring on equipment.

+ Experience with fabricating parts from blueprints and drawings.

+ Experience communicating highly technical issues effectively, both orally and in writing to a non-technical audience.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.