Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Summary Of Work

Minot District, Minot Shop, Minot, ND

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.

NDDOT Starting Salary for Mechanic III: $5,462 per month

NDDOT Starting Salary for Mechanic II: $4,916 per month

NDDOT Starting Salary for Mechanic I: $4,424 per month

As a Mechanic, you will repair vehicles and equipment to keep vehicles and equipment ready for use, you will diagnosis 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 Operation - Perform periodic equipment operation along with performing snow removal on state grounds.

Shop Maintenance and Recordkeeping - maintain tools and shop area, fill out time sheets accurately, use Fleet Focus system, check and report accident hazards.

To be considered for this position as a Mechanic III
, you must have a Class 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.

To be considered for this position as a Mechanic II
, you must have, at minimum, a Class A permit by the first day of employment, completed a two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology.

The employee will then have 12 months to take the behind-the-wheel exam and get the class A driver's license with air brakes and with a cargo-tank endorsement. The district will make the equipment available for the employee to practice driving during this time.

As a Mechanic I, you must have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Class A permit by the first day.

• 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.
• Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Related MOS codes include Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B), Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance (2T3X1).
• Successful applicant must provide required tools on the date of hire and allowed up to $2,000.00 per fiscal year for tools. 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…