JOB
Do you enjoy working with your hands, solving complex mechanical problems and keeping essential equipment running at its best? Are you someone who takes pride in diagnosing issues and getting vehicles back on the road safely and efficiently?
As a heavy equipment mechanic with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and repairing the fleet that keeps Michigan moving. Based out of the Coloma Garage, you’ll perform a full range of maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment - everything from preventive maintenance to advanced diagnostics. You’ll also use computerized systems to document repairs, prepare work orders and estimate materials and costs.
You’ll have access to the tools you need to succeed; MDOT provides the necessary equipment so you can focus on the work, not the expense of building your own toolbox. In addition to working in the shop, you’ll operate large vehicles and trailer combinations (26,001-plus gross vehicle weight rating) to road-test equipment and ensure repairs meet performance and safety standards.
If you’re looking for a hands-on career where your skills directly impact communities and infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
As the next heavy equipment mechanic, you would be responsible for:
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Performing maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment, including but not limited to heavy-duty trucks and semi-tractors, back hoes, skid steer and articulating loaders, rotary screw compressors, graders, aerial towers, spray equipment, cement saws and trailers.
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Installing, servicing, repairing and maintaining material spreaders, underbody blades, dump bodies, snowplows and systems associated with snowplow trucks.
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Utilizing computers and computerized software for diagnosis and work order data entry
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Fabricating, modifying and installing special equipment or replacement parts using welders (MIG and TIG), acetylene torch sets, plasma cutters, metal cutting saws, mills and lathes.
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Servicing, repairing and maintaining components of aerial man-lifts and cranes.
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Performing inspections outlined in the owner’s manuals, American National Standards Institute and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations.
Begin your journey with MDOT today!
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (11) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For additional information, please see the links below:
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic 8-E10 Position Description
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic 11 Position Description
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All about MDOT
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education
Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school.
Experience
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 9
Two years of experience assisting skilled trades people in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic E10
Four years of experience assisting skilled trades people in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, including two years equivalent to a Heavy Equipment Mechanic 9.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 11
Five years of experience assisting skilled trades people in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, including one year equivalent to a Heavy Equipment Mechanic E10.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 8-E10
Possession of a Commercial Learner’s Permit upon appointment to the position. Continuing employment requires possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions which must be obtained within 12 months of the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic 11
Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at the time of appointment to the position. **If the selected applicant has a CDL Group A or B with or without the N or X endorsement, they will be required to obtain a CDL Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions which must be obtained within 12 months from the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
This position is a Test-Designated Position. The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at [email protected].
