Diesel Fleet Mechanic - Grand & Shop Locations

Job Title

JR Diesel Fleet Mechanic - Grand Island & Surrounding Shop Locations (Evergreen) (Open)

Transportation - Agency 27

Grand Island, NE

$22.756 per hour.

Pay Differentials for CDL holders: $1/hour after 1 year, $1/hour after 3 years, $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

Applications No Longer Accepted On: (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed).

Top candidate may select their desired location within service area, which includes shops in and around Grand Island. As you apply, a list of locations is provided for you to select preferred location.

Do you like solving a wide range of mechanical problems? Are you looking for new challenges? As a Diesel Technician at the Nebraska Department of Transportation, you'll be part of a supportive team that takes great pride in ensuring equipment is on the road, where it belongs, to help support the incredible freedom of travel throughout the State of Nebraska.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative statewide transportation system!

Pay rate of $22.756 per hour.

Exciting Added Pay Differentials! In This Classification, Those Who Hold a CDL And Are Utilized To Perform CDL Functions On a Regular Basis Shall Receive a Pay Differential Of:

• $1/hour after 1 year of continuous service.
• an additional $1/hour after 3 years of continuous service.
• an additional $1/hour after 5 years of continuous service.

We are eager and excited to retain you here at NDOT!

We Reward Our Employee’s Hard Work With a Friendly And Supportive Work Environment And a Comprehensive Benefits Package Which Includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• 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 career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Please reach out to Heather, Talent Acquisition Partner, at , if you have questions or to learn more.

Perform highly skilled and complex diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of multiple makes and models of heavy-duty trucks, and road construction and maintenance equipment containing multiple, computerized systems/sensors, as well as medium and lightweight vehicles, and other motorized equipment.

Fabricate and repair equipment and parts by using a variety of 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 distributes various materials as they pertain to road and weather conditions and allow operators to drive the vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.

Inspect new equipment to ensure that it meets specifications and set up new equipment to ensure it is 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 state of safe and operational state.

Maintain hydraulics systems; install and monitor electrical systems; repair steering systems; repair suspension systems, brake systems, drive trains, fuel systems, and repair/overhaul and/or replace diesel and/or gasoline engines.

Perform major engine overhauls using precision…