Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description
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
- Earn 13 days paid sick time
- 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 7/28/2025:
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:
Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist