Mechanic III

Summary of Work

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do.

If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today.

Fargo District, Fargo, ND

$5,354 per month

As a Mechanic III, you will repair vehicles and equipment to keep vehicles and equipment ready for use. You will diagnose and repair all fleet trucks and DOT equipment. Install different components to DOT equipment and vehicles including radios, safety lighting, light bars, sirens, etc. Your duties will include:

• Automobile Repair – Troubleshoot and repair systems on cars and pickups; computerized automotive systems with use of complex computer diagnosis system, electrical, transmission, differentials, drive lines, clutches, heating and air conditioning, carburetors and fuel injection systems, brakes and antilock systems, tires, windshields and computerized air bag system and body computers.
• Radio Installation and Accessories – Installation of 2‑way radios, wire and design wiring schematics for electrical accessories, roof antennas, safety equipment, prisoner cages, red lights on law enforcement vehicles. Install emblems, decals, and stripes, cut out switches for Game and Fish enforcement vehicles and mobile vision camera and work with mobile data computers.
• Light and Heavy Truck Repair – Troubleshoot and repair single and tandem axle trucks; brakes, hydraulics, clutches, drive lines, electrical, gas and diesel engines, tune‑ups, transmission repairs, windshields, electronic shift automatic transmission, electronic instrument cluster, computerized diesel engines with use of lap top computer to diagnose, electronic or hydraulic systems, and antilock brake systems.
• Heavy Equipment, Tractors & Minor Equipment Repair – testing, replacing, or rebuilding as needed; troubleshoot and repair; cooling, electrical, steering systems, brakes, gear boxes, clutches, hydraulics, transmissions, engine repair gas and diesel, differentials, hydrostatic drive transmission, antilock and air brake trailers, and electronic instrument cluster.
• Shop Maintenance and Recordkeeping – maintain tools and shop area, fill out timesheets accurately, use Fleet Focus system, check and report accident hazards.

To be considered for this position you must have a Class A or B Driver License, completed a two‑year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology, and 2 years of work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity as those listed in the summary of work.

Completion of a three‑year master technology program and one year of work experience performing duties listed in the summary of work can substitute for the 2‑year curriculum and 2‑years of experience.

Work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity to those to be performed on vehicles and equipment like those to be serviced may be substituted for the educational requirement of the basis of one year of work experience for one year of education.

Successful applicant must provide required tools on the date of hire. List of required tools is available from any district office.

Position may require work after hours, on weekends, and holidays during road and weather emergencies; demonstrated ability to function around vehicular and maintenance traffic. Position requires knowledge of and be capable of welding. May be required to plow snow. Safety training will be provided.

As determined by the district engineer or division director, employees will at times be required to report to work within 30 minutes in situations involving emergency, storm, or public safety concerns. Employees with residence outside the 30 minute requirement must make appropriate arrangements to make themselves available during such conditions.

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