Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - Arapahoe - Tools Provided!

State of Nebraska • Arapahoe, NE

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring an Automotive/Diesel Mechanic in Arapahoe, Nebraska, to help keep its vehicles and equipment safe, operational, and ready to support statewide transportation. The role involves diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy-duty trucks, road construction and maintenance equipment, medium and light vehicles, and other motorized equipment. The work includes computerized systems and sensors, hydraulic and electrical systems, welding and fabrication, equipment calibration, and snow removal support. The stated hiring rate is $23.268 per hour. Employees who hold a CDL and regularly perform CDL functions may receive pay differentials of $1 per hour after one year of continuous service, another $1 per hour after three years, and another $1 per hour after five years.

The mechanic must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with O restriction and tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire through the department’s in-house CDL training program. The department will pay the cost of obtaining the permit. The position requires on-call availability and response to emergencies and special events outside scheduled work hours, including weekends and holidays. The employee must be able to report for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions. Work may take place in adverse weather and during traffic management and traffic safety incidents, including snow removal, sanding, and de-icing. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

The department describes its workplace as friendly and supportive, with teammates and opportunities for training and development, career advancement, and meaningful public service work.

Requirements

• Practical work experience performing automotive/diesel maintenance and repair, including use of computerized diagnostic instruments and equipment; alternatively, post-high-school vocational or technical coursework in automotive/diesel mechanics covering computerized diagnostic equipment and automotive/diesel maintenance and repair practices, equipment, and technologies.
• Obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with O restriction and tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire through the department’s in-house CDL training program.
• Be able to be placed on call and respond during non-scheduled work hours, including holidays and weekends, for emergencies and special events.
• Be able to report to work for snow and other highway emergencies within 40 minutes under normal driving conditions.
• Work in adverse weather and during traffic management activities and traffic safety incidents, including snow removal, sanding, and de-icing.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Work and communicate with a team and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate safety orientation, self-motivation, high integrity, and willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and processes.
• Demonstrate a quality- and results-oriented sense of urgency, safe and reliable work practices, respectful interaction with coworkers and supervisors, conflict-resolution skills, and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Automotive Diesel Mechanics.
• Experience repairing trucks or heavy equipment.
• Experience in welding and fabrication.
• Basic computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy-duty trucks, road construction and maintenance equipment, medium and light vehicles, and other motorized equipment, including computerized systems and sensors.
• Fabricate and repair equipment and parts using a variety of welders, welding materials, and methods.
• Calibrate systems on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment that distribute materials according to road and weather conditions.
• Inspect new equipment to ensure it meets specifications and set it up to be road-ready.
• Evaluate equipment to identify adjustments needed for auxiliary attachments, equipment, and operating systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, computer, and hydraulic system components.
• Maintain hydraulic systems and install and monitor electrical systems.
• Repair steering, suspension, brake, drivetrain, and fuel systems, and repair, overhaul, or replace diesel and gasoline engines.
• Perform snow removal tasks, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
• 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 through the federal government.
• Health insurance plans that are 79% employer paid.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Training and development based on career aspirations.
• Job security and stability.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed