Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job in
Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota, 56601, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 08/12/2026
- Closing Date: 09/08/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Transportation Department / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME - Division/Unit:
District 2A
- Bemidji / Operations Manager - 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:
Mechanic Shop - FLSA Status:
Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes
- Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 08/12/2026
- Closing Date: 09/08/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Transportation Department / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME - Division/Unit:
District 2A
- Bemidji / Operations Manager - 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:
Mechanic Shop - FLSA Status:
Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Class:
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Agency:
Transportation Dept
- Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 08/12/2026
- Closing Date: 09/08/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Transportation Department / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME - Division/Unit:
District 2A
- Bemidji / Operations Manager - 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:
Mechanic Shop - FLSA Status:
Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes
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.
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.
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.
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…
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