Automotive​/Diesel Mechanic Lead - Lincoln

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Transportation
- Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $25.014 Job Posting: JR Automotive/Diesel Mechanic Lead
- Lincoln (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 10-31-2026

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!

• 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

Receives or initiates work assignments; schedules, assigns, coordinates, and guides the work assignments of automotive/diesel mechanics in accordance with established workflow/assignment requirements to assist supervisory staff in the timely accomplishment of assignee work. Reviews and reports to the supervisor on the work performance of assigned automotive/diesel mechanics to determine the overall conformity to established timetables and quality standards, and to document and communicate employee production levels and training needs.

Diagnoses complex mechanical, electrical, computer, and hydraulic problems and failures to determine the nature, extent, necessity, and cost-effectiveness of repairs. Researches and studies structural and procedural schematics and manuals. Interviews equipment operators and equipment vendors to gather information about equipment operation. Researches the history of the individual piece of equipment. Determines the extent of repairs and new parts needed; identifies peripheral damage;

and determines alternative levels of repair. Fabricates and repairs 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. Operates welders to make repairs and/or fabricate parts or install equipment. Calibrates various systems on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment that distribute various materials as they pertain to road and weather conditions and allow operators to drive the vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.

Makes necessary adjustments and recommendations, as needed, and trains operators on these systems when necessary. Troubleshoots and repairs vehicles and equipment when needed. Inspects new equipment to ensure that it meets specifications; sets up new equipment to make sure it is road ready. Evaluates equipment to identify adjustments that need to be made to accommodate auxiliary attachments, equipment, and operating systems.

Identifies parts and materials needed to attach auxiliary equipment. Evaluates the equipment and compiles part numbers and other information for historical purposes. Diagnoses multiple, complex, and varied vehicle and equipment computer systems to determine the cause of intermittent data flow that trips computer codes and makes necessary adjustments and repairs to preserve the integrity of computer systems. Researches equipment to identify function that are computerized, and researches schematics of computerized systems.

Interviews equipment operators to compile information about equipment operation and problems. Operates computerized diagnostic equipment to read data and troubleshoot equipment operational problems; replaces computer sensors; makes necessary repairs and adjustments; and operates equipment to determine the accuracy of diagnosis and repairs. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces mechanical system components to restore equipment to a safe and operational state. Confers with equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve problems.

Maintains hydraulics systems;…