Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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* Working Title:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic*
* ** Job Class:
Heavy Equipment Mechanic*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 94920

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** Location** :
Bemidji

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/17/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/13/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** :
District 2A - Bemidji / Operations Manager

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $33.57 - $38.98 / hourly; $70,094 - $81,390 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** Work Area** :
Mechanic Shop

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

+ Diagnose, repair, maintain and modify state-owned light, medium and heavy equipment

+ 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

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To qualify for Heavy Equipment Mechanic, applicants must meet the following:

+ Valid Commercial Class A driver's license with no air brake restrictions and must obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Approximately three 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.

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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:

+ 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.

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* 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.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification

+ Air Conditioning Certification

+ Possess multiple, distinct, ASE certifications in heavy truck mechanics or equivalent certifications

+ Welding experience using modern techniques

+ Three years of HEM experience within the last five years

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* Certifications:

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* + Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification within 6 months of hire

+ Air Conditioning Certification within one year of hire

** Additional Requirements*
* REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

** Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and…