CapMetro is hiring: Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Duluth

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 computer 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

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