Working Title: Temporary Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Duluth, MN
Job Class: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 92737
Location : Duluth
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/14/2026
Closing Date : 04/06/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 1-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 1A - Duluth / Duluth Equipment Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $33.57 - $38.98 / hourly; $70,094 - $81,390 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area : Duluth Headquarters Building (Repair Shop)
End Date : July 31, 2026
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
From snowstorms to summer roadwork, our fleet tackles it all - and we need mechanics who are willing to do the same. As a Temporary 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: (Function: Mechanic)
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.
This position is a temporary position anticipated to last until July 31, 2026.
** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for Heavy Equipment Mechanic, applicants must meet the following:
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) License with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction at time of hire.
Misc.: Mechanic must supply standard list of personal hand tools
Preferred Qualifications
Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A and tanker endorsement with no air brake restriction at time of hire.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in a set area with tool carts, sinks, hoists and supplies easily accessible (i.e. the mechanic shop.) The employee frequently uses gross and fine dexterity in a variety of positions including reaching outward and overhead, bending, working with outstretched arms and/or while lying on the back (i.e. on a creeper), climbing up onto a large vehicle, working from heights and bending over. The employee works with power tools, machinery/instruments and equipment, and hand tools requiring the frequent lifting and/or carrying/holding of supplies and parts up to 50 pounds. The employee will infrequently move between 50 and 70 pounds by pushing, pulling or lifting and carrying. Working conditions include vision, noise, vibration, respiratory and chemical hazards and occasional adverse weather conditions (heat, cold snow, rain, wind). Must be able to communicate through writing, speaking and hearing, and also able to communicate with the use of electronic communication equipment, i.e. telephones, 2way radio, computer, etc.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver's License Check
This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
