Highway Heavy Equipment Mechanic Supervisor

Indiana Department of Correction•Terre Haute, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Heavy Equipment Mechanic Supervisor supports the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of INDOT’s fleet, including snow-fighting vehicles, dump trucks, lift trucks, paving and excavating equipment, tractors, roadside trucks, and smaller motorized equipment. The role schedules and carries out routine maintenance, diagnoses urgent repairs, uses preventive diagnostics to extend equipment life, and helps ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. It also coordinates daily work assignments for shop personnel, leads mechanics on a limited basis, and reports problems to management as needed. The position is with INDOT’s Terre Haute Sub-District. The traditional starting salary is $53,222, with compensation potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. A current district-required CDL and endorsements, or obtaining them within 90 days of employment, qualifies the employee for an additional $1 per hour; onsite CDL training is provided. Full-time mechanic positions may receive up to $1,500 per year in standard hand-tool reimbursement.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
Working knowledge of safety practices for repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, vehicles, and motorized equipment.
Extensive knowledge of heavy- and light-duty vehicle and equipment repair.
Extensive knowledge of hydraulics and the ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
Ability to repair equipment used in highway maintenance activities such as snow plowing, paving, chip spreading, excavating, traffic-line painting, traffic-signal repair, and traffic-sign replacement.
Skill in operating hand and power tools used to repair and maintain vehicles and equipment.
Ability to understand mechanical procedures.
Ability to use welding and steel-cutting equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and complete records and reports.
Ability to use repair manuals and parts catalogs.
Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
Ability to lift, drag, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Must provide own tools and agency-approved steel-toe boots.
A degree is not required; at least five years of experience applying the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Diagnose electronic engine control systems using scan tools, laptop computers, and available software, and repair systems using current diagnostic equipment.
Identify, troubleshoot, repair, or replace engine electronic sensors.
Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate central hydraulic system control units used in highway salt applications.
Test-drive motorized equipment, including heavy vehicles and combinations requiring a CDL.
Repair, rebuild, or replace minor and major components, including electrical components, alternators, pumps, clutches, and brake systems.
Adjust valves and perform preventive maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment.
Perform miscellaneous mechanic work, including body repair, tire repair or replacement, diesel injector cleaning or replacement, and emergency vehicle and equipment service.
Schedule equipment maintenance and repairs and maintain repair or service records.
Attend training schools and update shop manuals and parts books.
Operate welding equipment, including acetylene torches, to heat, shape, and weld machinery and equipment.
Use computers to enter, edit, and retrieve data.
Inventory machinery and heavy equipment and order and pick up parts and supplies.
Clean the garage area, equipment, and tools.
Mow grass, operate snowplows, and operate tow trucks.
Coordinate daily work assignments for shop personnel, provide limited direct supervision to mechanics, and report problems to management as needed.
Attend work at assigned worksites.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.
Up to $1,500 per year in standard hand-tool reimbursement for full-time mechanic positions.