Working Title: Heavy Equip Mechanic

　　Job Class: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

　　Agency: Transportation Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/18/2024

　　Closing Date : 01/31/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME

　　Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Fleet/Repair Shop

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $31.65 - $36.75 / hourly; $66,085 - $76,734 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

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

　　Work Area : Detroit Lakes Repair Shop

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : No

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

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　*The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

　　This position exists to diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned light, medium, and heavy equipment, to perform snow and ice removal as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To qualify for Heavy Equipment Mechanic, applicants must meet the following:

　　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, 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 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

　　Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

　　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.

　　Certifications:

　　Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification within 6 months of hire.

　　Air Conditioning Certification within one year of hire

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification

　　Air Conditioning Certification

　　Physical Requirements

　　A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

　　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

　　Driver‘s License Check

　　Pre-employment physical

　　This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver’s License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Commercial Driver‘s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

　　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.