Heavy Equipment Mechanic

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/14/2026
• Closing Date: 01/27/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Department / Transportation‑District 3‑AFSCME
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $33.57 - $38.98 / hourly; $70,094 - $81,390 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Transportation Department

• Job
• Location:
  
  Baxter
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full‑Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/14/2026
• Closing Date: 01/27/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Department / Transportation‑District 3‑AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  District 3A - Brainerd / Equipment Shop Baxter
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $33.57 - $38.98 / hourly; $70,094 - $81,390 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  District 3 - Baxter Repair Shop
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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• Analyze, diagnose, repair and maintain light, medium and heavy trucks and equipment
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on equipment
• Perform skilled welding, fabrication, and repair of parts
• Maintain records of time, materials, supplies
• Use computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems
• Use computer programs for entering work orders and work activities (TAMS, RCA)
• Perform other duties as assigned

To qualify for Heavy Equipment Mechanic, applicants must meet the following:

• Approximately 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic which includes:
• Diagnosis, repair, maintenance and modification of both heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment and gasoline powered vehicles.
• Diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electronic control systems for engines, brakes, drivetrain, steering/suspension, and hydraulics.
• Use of electronics sufficient to make engine, transmissions and brake adjustments and diagnose problems; and the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components.
• OR
• Completion of Heavy Equipment Apprenticeship program or graduation from a two‑year Heavy Equipment Mechanic or related training program that included:
• Diagnosis and repair of engine, drivetrain, brakes, steering/suspension, and hydraulics for heavy equipment, (e.g. trucks, tractors, buses).
• Training in electronics sufficient to make engine adjustments and diagnose problems.
• Training in the use of computerized testing equipment and/or onboard computers sufficient to diagnose problems and adjust the functions of components.
• AND
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in‑person or via two‑way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
• Minimum of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s permit (CDP) at the time of hire with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

• Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification within 6…