Minnesota Department of Transportation is hiring: Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Du

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$69,050.00/yr - $80,179.00/yr

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Recruiting Professional for Minnesota Department of Transportation

From snowstorms to summer roadwork, our fleet tackles it all - and we need mechanics who are willing to do the same. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you’ll inspect, service, repair and maintain all types of equipment from small engines to heavy-duty equipment like our plow trucks, graders, and loaders – machinery that keep highways clear and infrastructure strong. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values reliability, safety, and service to the community.

Job Duties:

• Analyze, diagnose, repair and maintain light, medium and heavy equipment
• Perform skilled welding, fabrication, and repair of parts
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on equipment
• Maintain records of time, materials, supplies etc.
• Use all required computers programs for repair tracking and diagnostics (such as experience with M5/TAMS or similar; diagnostics such as Cat ET, Navistar NED/DLB, Allison, Meritor/Wabco, Cummins, Detroit)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Licenses: Minimum of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Permit with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction within 6 months of hire.

Certifications: Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Certificate within 12 months of hire.

Misc. Mechanic must supply standard list of personal hand tools

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 11/20/2025:

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “87005” in the Keywords search box and click “>”
• Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
• Click “Apply for Job”
• When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Government Administration and Civil Engineering

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Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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Disability insurance

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