State of Nebraska
Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Crofton, Laurel, or Hartington - Tools Provided!
State of Nebraska, Hartington, Nebraska, United States, 68739
Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Crofton, Laurel, or Hartington - Tools Provided!
Location: Crofton, NE; Hartington, NE; Laurel, NE
Overview The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system. You will be part of a supportive team that takes pride in ensuring equipment is on the road, where it belongs, to help support the freedom of travel throughout the State of Nebraska.
Pay and Benefits Pay rate: $22.756 per hour.
Base pay range (State of Nebraska): $20,000.00/yr - $20,000.00/yr
Added pay differentials for CDL duties: $1/hour after 1 year, $1/hour after 3 years, $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service
Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, leave, health insurance, and other programs
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and professional development opportunities
Job security and stability
For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Job Duties
Perform highly skilled and complex diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of multiple makes and models of heavy-duty trucks, road construction and maintenance equipment, and other motorized equipment with computerized systems.
Fabricate and repair equipment and parts using welding, and adapt parts as needed.
Calibrate systems on heavy-duty vehicles to ensure safety and efficiency.
Inspect new equipment for specifications and prepare it to be road-ready.
Evaluate equipment to identify adjustments needed for auxiliary attachments and operating systems.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, computer, and hydraulic system components to restore safe operation.
Maintain hydraulics and electrical systems; repair steering, suspension, brakes, drive trains, fuel systems, and engines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Practical work experience performing automotive/diesel maintenance and repair, including use of computerized diagnostic instruments and equipment OR post-high school vocational or technical coursework in automotive/diesel mechanics with training in computerized diagnostics and repair practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
A degree in Automotive Diesel Mechanics, with experience in repairing trucks or heavy equipment; welding and fabrication experience; basic computer skills; possession of or ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire (in-house CDL training program; costs covered by department).
Other:
Must be able to report to work outside scheduled hours for snow and highway emergencies.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to work and communicate with a team; work with minimal supervision; safety-oriented; self-motivated; high integrity; trainable.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and processes; quality/results-oriented; safe work practices.
Positive interaction with coworkers and supervisors; good judgment and decision-making.
Benefits NDOT offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Your paycheck is part of your total compensation. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The State of Nebraska values diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination in recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion in all job classifications and at all levels.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Manufacturing and Production
Industries: Manufacturing
For questions, please contact Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-525-2304.
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Overview The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system. You will be part of a supportive team that takes pride in ensuring equipment is on the road, where it belongs, to help support the freedom of travel throughout the State of Nebraska.
Pay and Benefits Pay rate: $22.756 per hour.
Base pay range (State of Nebraska): $20,000.00/yr - $20,000.00/yr
Added pay differentials for CDL duties: $1/hour after 1 year, $1/hour after 3 years, $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service
Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, leave, health insurance, and other programs
State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and professional development opportunities
Job security and stability
For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Job Duties
Perform highly skilled and complex diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of multiple makes and models of heavy-duty trucks, road construction and maintenance equipment, and other motorized equipment with computerized systems.
Fabricate and repair equipment and parts using welding, and adapt parts as needed.
Calibrate systems on heavy-duty vehicles to ensure safety and efficiency.
Inspect new equipment for specifications and prepare it to be road-ready.
Evaluate equipment to identify adjustments needed for auxiliary attachments and operating systems.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, computer, and hydraulic system components to restore safe operation.
Maintain hydraulics and electrical systems; repair steering, suspension, brakes, drive trains, fuel systems, and engines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Practical work experience performing automotive/diesel maintenance and repair, including use of computerized diagnostic instruments and equipment OR post-high school vocational or technical coursework in automotive/diesel mechanics with training in computerized diagnostics and repair practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
A degree in Automotive Diesel Mechanics, with experience in repairing trucks or heavy equipment; welding and fabrication experience; basic computer skills; possession of or ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire (in-house CDL training program; costs covered by department).
Other:
Must be able to report to work outside scheduled hours for snow and highway emergencies.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to work and communicate with a team; work with minimal supervision; safety-oriented; self-motivated; high integrity; trainable.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and processes; quality/results-oriented; safe work practices.
Positive interaction with coworkers and supervisors; good judgment and decision-making.
Benefits NDOT offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Your paycheck is part of your total compensation. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The State of Nebraska values diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination in recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion in all job classifications and at all levels.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Manufacturing and Production
Industries: Manufacturing
For questions, please contact Alexis, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-525-2304.
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