Equipment Technician

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• Job
• Agency:
  Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
• Location:
  
  Pierre, SD
• Salary: $26.97 - DOE
• Pay Grade: H
• Closing Date: 10/27/2025

• Install, diagnose, and repair computer, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Set up new equipment, including lights, radios/antenna, signs and numbers, license plates, and permanent attachments.
• Transport equipment/vehicles for repairs, parts, and service.
• Diagnose mechanical/electrical systems and computer system(s) on equipment/vehicles.
• Perform minor and major repairs (e.g., engine, transmission, differential rebuilding, brakes, belts, cooling system, suspension, electrical, computer).
• Fabricate new equipment/components and modify/rebuild existing components.
• Perform welding on a wide variety of equipment/components.
• Maintain winter maintenance equipment systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair to power and hand tools.
• Evaluate and recommend acquisition of applicable tools and materials.

• Operate skid loader, front-end loader, telehandler, and forklift.
• Perform basic mathematical computations for precise measurements and repair estimates.
• Operate general computer software and access onboard computer systems.
• Fabricate and rebuild equipment/components.
• Perform welding on equipment/components.

• Principles, methods, tools, and equipment of diesel and automotive technology trade.
• Electronic diesel engine computer technology, diagnostics, and repair.
• Internal combustion engines, drive trains, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.
• Electrical monitors and meters for diagnosing computer, mechanical, and electrical systems on equipment/vehicles.
• Minor and major repair on equipment and vehicles (e.g., engine, transmission, differential rebuilding, brakes, belts, cooling system, air conditioning, suspension, electrical, computer).
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanics' trade.

• Display high standards of ethical conduct and customer service.
• Work cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Complete assignments accurately and thoroughly.
• Safely move, drag, and lift 35–90 pounds under specified conditions.
• Walk, sit, stand, and reach for extended periods; routinely reach, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans, $0 premium employee-only coverage)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• South Dakota Retirement System (partial state match)
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption, 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Equipment Technician is approximately $74,945.00 annually.

• Associate's degree in automotive technology, auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, or completion of a formal post‑secondary technical training program (≥30 credit hours).
• One year of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair (preferred).

• Valid driver's license and required to obtain Class A CDL with no transmission restrictions within 120 days of hire.
• Must provide own basic personal hand and air tools for repairs.
• Must be able to report to work for inclement weather and highway emergencies; able to reach home station within 30 minutes under normal driving conditions.
• Must authorize obtaining a complete driving record; out-of-state applicants may…