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Heavy Equipment MechanicMinnesota Department of Transportation • Marshall, MN, US
Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Minnesota Department of Transportation • Marshall, MN, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

This position will analyze, diagnose, repair and maintain light, medium, and heavy equipment. Other duties include :

  • Perform skilled welding, fabrication, and repair of parts
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and commercial vehicle inspections on equipment
  • Maintain records of time, materials, supplies etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that includes : diagnosis and repair of engine, drive train, brakes, steering / suspension and hydraulics for heavy equipment, e.g. trucks, tractors, buses; training in electronics sufficient to make engine adjustments and diagnose problems; and training in the use of computerized testing equipment and / or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components.

(OR)

  • 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 engines, brakes, drive train, steering / suspension and hydraulics; use of electronics sufficient to make engine 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.
  • This position requires experience as a heavy equipment mechanic using a variety of machine shop equipment, (i.e., lathe and mill ) and welding experience using modern techniques (i.e., arc and acetylene welding, plasma cutting, and wire feed (MIG) welding).

    • APPLY ONLINE BY 10 / 27 / 2025 :

  • Go to www.mn.gov / careers
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  • Enter the Job Opening ID “89672” in the Keywords search box and click “ >
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    Heavy Equipment Mechanic • Marshall, MN, US