Automotive​/Diesel Mechanic - Grand - Tools

Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Grand Island - Tools Provided!

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• Hiring Agency:
  Transportation – Agency 27
• Location:
  
  Grand Island, NE
• Pay: $22.756 per hour
• Job Posting
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Government Administration

• Perform highly skilled and complex diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of multiple makes and models of heavy‑duty trucks, road construction and maintenance equipment, medium and lightweight vehicles, and other motorized equipment.
• Fabricate and repair equipment and parts using welders, welding materials, and methods to adapt incompatible parts, replace unavailable parts, secure attachments, and repair damage.
• Calibrate various systems on heavy‑duty vehicles and equipment that distribute various materials as they pertain to road and weather conditions, allowing operators to drive safely and efficiently.
• Inspect new equipment to ensure it meets specifications and set up new equipment to be road‑ready.
• Evaluate equipment to identify adjustments needed to accommodate auxiliary attachments, equipment, and operating systems; install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, computer, and hydraulic system components to restore equipment to a safe and operational state.
• Maintain hydraulic systems; install and monitor electrical systems; repair steering systems; repair suspension, brake, drive train, and fuel systems; and repair or overhaul diesel and/or gasoline engines.
• Perform varied snow‑removal tasks, preventative maintenance, and general upkeep of assigned equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Practical work experience performing automotive/diesel maintenance and repair, including use of computerized diagnostic instruments and equipment, or post‑high‑school vocational or technical coursework in automotive/diesel mechanics with instruction in computerized diagnostic equipment and automotive/diesel mechanical maintenance and repair practices, equipment, and technologies.

• Degree in Automotive Diesel Mechanics, with experience in the repair of trucks or heavy equipment.
• Experience in welding and fabrication.
• Basic computer experience.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire through our in‑house CDL training program; costs to obtain the permit will be covered by the department.

• A valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with O restriction and tanker endorsement is required within 90 days of hire; costs to obtain the permit will be paid for by the department.
• Must be able to be placed on‑call and respond during non‑scheduled work hours, including holidays and weekends, for emergencies and special events.
• Work performed in adverse weather conditions and during traffic management activities, including snow removal, sanding, and de‑icing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Must be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions and be placed in an “on‑call” status.

• Quality/results‑oriented sense of urgency.
• Self‑motivated, high integrity, and trainable.
• Ability and willingness to learn and accept challenges, adapting to new technology and processes.
• Ability to work and communicate with a team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Safety oriented; ability to work safely and demonstrate reliable practices.
• Positive interaction with co‑workers and supervisors, resolve conflicts, and make good decisions using sound judgment.

• State‑matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the federal government
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of…