Overview
Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Mechanic to join the District 3 team in Garden City, Idaho. The incumbent will be responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty road maintenance and construction equipment and light-duty vehicles in accordance with federal and state motor vehicle regulations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced mechanic with knowledge of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair techniques for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. ITD offers potential career advancement through a training plan to become Equipment Technician, Transportation classification within about 2 years.
Note: This position requires that you obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days of hire, as well as pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles used within the District, including repair and maintenance of power plants, power-trains, and related systems for highway maintenance equipment (e.g., motor graders, sweepers, excavators, dozers, frontend loaders, equipment trailers, sanders, and a range of trucks).
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic systems, including computer control components and other related electronic systems in vehicles, primarily 10-wheel and 6-wheel trucks.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain heating and air conditioning systems in vehicles and equipment.
- Fabricate and weld various equipment parts and components, including snow plow harnesses and sander parts, and other specialized parts not readily available for purchase.
- Mount and balance tires and perform minor repairs as part of routine maintenance.
- Repair steering and suspension systems on district vehicles, focusing on heavy-duty trucks.
- Maintain records of repairs, parts orders, and related information using word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Diagnose, repair, and fabricate various hydraulic systems used on district equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Good knowledge of safety precautions and procedures relating to mechanical equipment and repair shops.
- Knowledge of the use, care, and disposal of hazardous automotive materials and waste.
Experience
- Diagnosing and repairing gasoline and/or diesel automotive and construction-type equipment.
- Using mechanics' tools and related specialized equipment to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of engines and related drive train, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Preparing records and reports.
- Diagnosing and repairing electronic and computer-controlled motor vehicle systems.
- Reading and interpreting technical service manuals.
Valid driver's license required.
Licenses and Requirements
- Obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days of hire.
- Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
Benefits
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.
EEO/ADA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on protected veteran or disability status and other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. If you require an accommodation, contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.