Equipment Shop Technician

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Licking, MO

7d • $47,100 - $58,776 • Onsite

About The Position

Keep vehicles and equipment in safe and operating condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Three (3) years of experience as a mechanic.
• Forklift Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain Missouri State Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to work independently on a job site with little direct supervision.
• Ability to perform all types of welding and fabricate specialized equipment.
• Knowledge to perform a major overhaul of diesel or gasoline engines, transmissions and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other Department employees and the general public.
• Ability to work varying hours and shifts.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight occasionally.
• Occasionally perform outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.
• May be subject to exposure to mechanical oils, fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
• Frequently operate tools and heavy equipment safely.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, and precise hand-eye coordination.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 pounds or more.
• Concentrated attention is required at all times.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
• Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
• MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.
• The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.
• All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.
• Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.
• All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.

Nice To Haves

• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule equipment repairs and follow up on completion.
• Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot vehicle and equipment issues.
• Repair and maintain vehicles, tractors, construction equipment, ATVs, generators, outboards, boats, etc.
• Conduct safety inspections.
• Perform welding and fabrication projects.
• Order supplies and complete paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Department will pay for the Certification.
• Department may pay as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED