Mechanic 3033667

Dept Of Transportation•Minot, ND

2d•$4,424 - $5,462•Onsite

About The Position

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

Class B Driver License (for Mechanic III)
Completed a two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology (for Mechanic III)
2 years of work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity as those listed in the summary of work (for Mechanic III)
Class A permit by the first day of employment (for Mechanic II)
Completed a two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology (for Mechanic II)
High school diploma or GED (for Mechanic I)
Valid Class A permit by the first day (for Mechanic I)
Work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity to those to be performed on vehicles and equipment like those to be serviced may be substituted for the educational requirement of the basis of one year of work experience for one year of education.
Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) reflecting the required abilities for this position may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Related MOS codes include Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B), Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance (2T3X1).
Must provide required tools on the date of hire.
Demonstrated ability to function around vehicular and maintenance traffic.
Knowledge of and be capable of welding.
Employees will at times be required to report to work within 30 minutes in situations involving emergency, storm, or public safety concerns.
Successful applicant must provide required tools on the date of hire and allowed up to $2,000.00 per fiscal year for tools.
Satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, job function testing, reference check and driving records check.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a three-year master technology program and one year of work experience performing duties listed in the summary of work can substitute for the 2-year curriculum and 2 years of experience (for Mechanic III).
The employee will then have 12 months to take the behind-the-wheel exam and get the class A driver’s license with air brakes and with a cargo-tank endorsement (for Mechanic II).
Employees with residence outside the 30 minute requirement must make appropriate arrangements to make themselves available during such conditions.

Responsibilities

Repair vehicles and equipment to keep vehicles and equipment ready for use.
Diagnosis and repair all fleet trucks and DOT equipment.
Install different components to DOT equipment and vehicles including radios, safety lighting, light bars, sirens, etc.
Troubleshoot and repair systems on cars and pickups; computerized automotive systems with use of complex computer diagnosis system, electrical, transmission, differentials, drivelines, clutches, heating and air conditioning, carburetors and fuel injection systems, brakes and antilock systems, tires, windshields and computerized air bag system and body computers.
Installation of 2-way radios, wire and design wiring schematics for electrical accessories, roof antennas, safety equipment, prisoner cages, red lights on law enforcement vehicles.
Install emblems, decals, and stripes, cut out switches for Game and Fish enforcement vehicles and mobile vision camera and work with mobile data computers.
Troubleshoot and repair single and tandem axle trucks; brakes, hydraulics, clutches, drivelines, electrical, gas and diesel engines, tune-ups, transmission repairs, windshields, electronic shift automatic transmission, electronic instrument cluster, computerized diesel engines with use of lap top computer to diagnose, electronic or hydraulic systems, and antilock brake systems.
Perform periodic equipment operation along with performing snow removal on state grounds.
Maintain tools and shop area, fill out time sheets accurately, use Fleet Focus system, check and report accident hazards.
Work after hours, on weekends, and holidays during road and weather emergencies.
Function around vehicular and maintenance traffic.
Welding.