• Heavy Equip Srvc Attendant

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Heavy Equip Srvc Attendant

     

    Job Class: Heavy Equipment Service Attendant

    Agency: Transportation Dept

    + **Job ID** : 88113

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

    + **Date Posted** : 10/11/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 10/20/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

    + **Division/Unit** : Maintenance / Equipment Fleet Management

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Days

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

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $25.22 - $29.14 / hourly; $52,659 - $60,844 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

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

    + **Work Area** : Fort Snelling CO location

    + **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.

     

    Under general supervision of the shop supervisor and guidance from Heavy Equipment Mechanics/Heavy Equipment Field Mechanics (HEM/HEFM), an employee in this class is developing technical skills in the repair and maintenance of MnDOT’s heavy equipment.** **They are responsible for performing basic preventative maintenance, simple repairs, and assisting the HEM/HEFMs with major repairs when needed. These positions are within our “GOO program”, (Grow Our Own).

     

    MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Knowledge of heavy equipment service and repair procedures and techniques sufficient to repair minor equipment failures and assist mechanic in major overhauls.

    + Ability to use heavy equipment machine and hand tools to diagnose minor equipment repair problems.

    + Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions to act upon directions from a maintenance supervisor, foreman, or mechanic.

    + Experience with basic math.

    + Computer experience sufficient to work in specific DOT databases (scheduling systems.)

    + Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license within 6 months of hire.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Class A driver’s license.

    + Graduation of a two-year vocational/technical Heavy Equipment Mechanic Training program.

    + Possession of four current certifications (functionally distinct) in heavy truck mechanics administered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or equivalent professional mechanic certification program.

    Additional Requirements

    REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

    Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

     

    It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

     

    SEMA4 Records Check

     

    Criminal History Check

     

    Employment Reference Check

     

    Education/License Verification

     

    Drug testing (if needed)

    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.