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Equipment Technician or Senior Equipment Technician

Salary

$25.54 - $41.45 Hourly

Location

Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03048

Division

Public Works

Department

Equipment Maintenance

Opening Date

12/15/2025

Closing Date

1/2/2026 4:30 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

JOB SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Fleet Operations Supervisor, the Senior Equipment Technician coordinates and performs a variety of complex and routine duties involved in the maintenance and repair of all County vehicles and equipment. Provides mentorship, guidance and support for equipment technicians, seasonal helpers, and sentence to serve individuals. Provides input to Fleet Operations Supervisor for vehicle and equipment replacement and schedules and performs preventative maintenance, Department of Transportation inspections, assists in obtaining specifications for equipment, and makes sure all specifications are met.

Tools and toolbox will be provided by Carver County.

This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing under 49 CFR Part 382 and 49 CFR Part 40.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Technician - Click Here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/728184?keywords=equipment&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description and pay range .

Senior Equipment Technician - Click Here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carvermn/classspecs/728180?keywords=equipment&pagetype=classSpecifications) to review job description and pay range.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications for each position are included below:

Equipment Technician:

• High school diploma or GED

• 1 year experience in automotive, truck, and/or equipment repair

or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

and

• Valid Minnesota Class A Driver's License with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

• Ability to pass CJIS fingerprinting

Senior Equipment Technician:

• High school diploma or GED

• 3 years experience in automotive, truck, and/or equipment repair

or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

and

• Valid Class A Driver's License with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

• Ability to pass CJIS fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications for both positions:

One or more of the following with the ability to obtain other endorsements within 12 months of hire:

o A Valid Minnesota Class A Driver's License with tanker endorsement

o A Minnesota DOT Vehicle Inspector Certificate

o 1 year trade or technical school in a field related to auto and/or truck repair

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation including FMCSA Clearinghouse and CJIS fingerprinting, and pre-placement physical, including DOT drug screen.

Benefit Summary (https://www.carvercountymn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/27207)

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years do you have in the areas of automotive, truck, and/or equipment repair?

+ None/less than 1 year

+ 1 year, less than 3 years

+ 3 years, less than 4 years

+ 4 years, less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

03

Which of the below best describes your educational background after high school?

+ One year of trade or tech school

+ ASE certificate/dealer training

+ Trade or tech school certificate

+ None of the above

04

What class of driver's license do you hold?

+ Class C or D

+ Class B

+ Class B w/air brakes and tanker endorsement

+ Class A

+ Class A w/tanker endorsement

05

Are you available to work weekdays between 7 and 3:30?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Can you work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays?

+ Yes

+ No

07

How many years of experience do you have conducting inventories?

+ None

+ Some, less than 2 years

+ 2 years, less than 3 years

+ 3 years or more

08

Have you previously worked for a city or county?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you indicated previous city/county experience, where did you work, what duties did you perform, and who was your supervisor? If you do not have previous city/county experience, please indicate N/A.

10

Please indicate the areas below in which you have vehicle maintenance experience. Select all that apply:

+ Cars and light trucks

+ Heavy trucks

+ Heavy truck plow equipment

+ Heavy equipment

+ Small engines

+ I have none of the above experience

11

Please indicate the areas below in which you have work experience. Select all that apply:

+ Fabrication & welding

+ Tire Repair

+ Driving Trucks and Heavy Equipment

+ Preventive vehicle maintenance

+ I have none of the above experience

12

Do you have any of the below certifications? Select all that apply:

+ DOT Vehicle Inspector

+ ASE Brake

+ ASE Med-Heavy Truck

+ ASE Diesel Engine

+ I have none of the above certifications

13

Which of the below best describes your snow plowing experience?

+ None

+ Commercial/Parking lot

+ Highway/Street

Required Question

Employer

Carver County

Address

600 East 4th Street

Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

Phone

952-361-1525

Website

https://www.carvercountymn.gov

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