Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

This position will diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned light, medium and heavy equipment. Other duties include:

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• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on equipment as needed
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• Use required computer programs so that repair information is recorded accurately and available for use by others.
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• Maintain individual and state tool inventory so that all tools are in usable condition and accounted for.
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• Performs snow and ice removal if/as needed.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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• Valid Commercial Class A driver’s license with no air brake restrictions and must obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
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Approximately 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic which includes:

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• diagnosis, repair, maintenance and modification of both heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment and gasoline powered vehicles.
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• diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electronic control systems for engines, brakes, drive train, steering/suspension, and hydraulics.
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• 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.
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Completion of Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two-year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that included:

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• diagnosis and repair of engine, drive train, brakes, steering/suspension, and hydraulics for heavy equipment, (e.g. trucks, tractors, busses).
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• training in electronics sufficient to make engine adjustments and diagnose problems.
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• training in the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components.
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APPLY ONLINE BY 10/12/2026:

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1. Go to
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2. Click “ Search open positions ”
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3. Enter the Job Opening ID “94920” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
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4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
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5. Click “ Apply for Job ”
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6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media - LinkedIn - job slot.
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Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.