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Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Mankato Shop

State of Minnesota • Mankato, MN • 1h ago

Working Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Mankato Shop

Job Class: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 98319

Location : Mankato

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/07/2026

Closing Date : 11/16/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 7-AFSCME

Division/Unit : District 7 - Mankato / Mankato Shop

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $34.16 - $39.66 / hourly; $71,326 - $82,810 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

Work Area : Mankato Truck Shop

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.

Job Duties

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs skilled diagnostics, via advanced technology computer software (programs are specific to a system, no standard program and some are very complex) to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical/ electronic problems for the repair and maintenance work on engines and drive train, hydraulic and exhaust systems for a variety of equipment some of which work in a corrosive environment.

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 (i.e. M5).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to obtain Class A CDL driver's license with no air brake restriction with tanker endorsement and Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Certificate within 6 months of hire.

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.

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

Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Misc. : Mechanic must supply standard list of personal hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses: Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class "A", with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement.

Certifications: Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Certificate.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. 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 (for current and former state employees only)

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Driver's License Check

This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having or obtaining 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.

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