Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Minnesota Department of Transportation)
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
$71,326 - $82,810/annually
Bemidji, MN
This position will diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned light, medium and heavy equipment. Other duties include:
· Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on equipment as needed
· Use required computer programs so that repair information is recorded accurately and available for use by others.
· Maintain individual and state tool inventory so that all tools are in usable condition and accounted for.
· Performs snow and ice removal if/as needed.
WHY WORK FOR US
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 paid sick days per year
· Defined pension plan
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Valid Commercial Class A driver’s license with no air brake restrictions and must obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
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.
APPLY ONLINE BY 9/8/2026:
1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “94920” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Mncrossroads
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Lena Garcia, MnDOT Lead Recruitment Specialist Lena.Garica@state.mn.us