Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Minnesota Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, MN

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  • Minnesota Department of Transportation
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

Job Description

This position serves for the purpose of building and upfitting heavy duty plow trucks which includes, but not limited to: performing skilled diagnostics via advanced technology computer software to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical/electronic problems for the repair and maintenance work on engines and drive drain, hydraulic and emission systems for a variety of equipment some of which work in a corrosive environment. This includes heavy and light duty vehicles (E85 and Bio-diesel Vehicles), specialized equipment for snow and ice control, construction, road and site maintenance purposes. This position also works on equipment in remote field locations, truck stations, shops, and other locations as necessary for non-district equipment.

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

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

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 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.

AND

Valid Driver’s License

APPLY ONLINE BY 9/5/2025:

  1. Go to
  2. Click “ Search open positions
  3. Enter the Job Opening ID “86375” 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: social media – LinkedIn - job slot.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Remote work,

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