Working Title: Heavy Equipment Service Attendant

Job Class: Heavy Equipment Service Attendant

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 85199

• Location : Detroit Lakes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/27/2025

• Closing Date : 04/18/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Fleet/Repair Shop

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.85 - $28.71 / hourly; $51,886 - $59,946 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• Work Area : Field Repair Shop - Detroit Lakes

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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.

This position will assist the 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.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for Heavy Equipment Service attendant, applicants must meet all the following:

• 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 with tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions 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.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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

The incumbent is required to be immediately accessible to a phone and be able to report to work within one (1) hour of being called.

The incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines.

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.