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

Overview

Minnesota Department of Transportation provided pay range. This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,094.00/yr - $81,390.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Minnesota Department of Transportation

Recruitment Specialist at Minnesota Department of Transportation

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
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “89672” 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.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Truck Transportation, Transportation Programs, and Repair and Maintenance

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Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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