Heavy Equipment Service Attendant (trainee) - Duluth, MN

Heavy Equipment Service Attendant

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

MnDOT's Grow Our Own (GOO) Program is designed to assist individuals interested in the heavy equipment mechanic field, by providing on the job training to acquire the necessary skills and experience to qualify for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic position with MnDOT. The Heavy Equipment Service Attendant assists Heavy Equipment Mechanics by performing diagnosis of mechanical defects of heavy equipment; assist mechanics with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment; conduct hydraulic repairs, electrical problem solving, and assist in major body work and modifications; serve and maintain light and heavy equipment. This is an on-site position based in the Duluth Equipment Repair Shop (Duluth, MN).

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy equipment service and repair procedures and techniques sufficient to repair minor equipment failures and assist mechanic in major overhauls.
• Ability to use heavy equipment machine and hand tools to diagnose minor equipment repair problems.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Computer experience sufficient to work in specific DOT databases (scheduling systems.)
• A valid class D driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Class B driver's license within 6 months of hire.

In addition to the preceding minimum qualifications, you will be assessed on the following if interviewed:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions to act upon directions from a maintenance supervisor, foreman, or mechanic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A driver's license.
• Graduation of a two-year vocational/technical Heavy Equipment Mechanic Training program.
• Possession of four current certifications (functionally distinct) in heavy truck mechanics administered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or equivalent professional mechanic certification program.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in a set area with tool carts, sinks, hoists and supplies easily accessible (i.e., the mechanics shop). The employee frequently uses gross and fine dexterity in a variety of positions including reaching outward and overhead, bending, working with outstretched arms and/or while lying on the back (i.e., on a creeper), climbing up onto a large vehicle, working from heights and bending over. The employee works with power tools, machinery/instruments and equipment, and hand tools requiring the frequent lifting and/or carrying/holding of supplies and parts up to 50 pounds and rarely up to 100 pounds. The employee will infrequently move between 50 and 70 pounds by pushing, pulling or lifting and carrying. Loads over 100 pounds to lift open the hood of a vehicle or 200 pounds to move a transmission or tire are done rarely but with the aid of a hoist and fellow workers. Fine dexterity and eye coordination of the wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, scrape, pound or use force is constant up to 25 pounds. Working conditions include vision, noise, vibration, respiratory and chemical hazards and adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, rain, wind).

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check
• This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.