Mechanic, Trades / Skilled Labor
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Overview
Job
Location Valley City, ND
Salary Range From 4337.00 To 5354.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Nonexempt
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Valley City District, Valley City Shop Section, Valley City, ND
Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!
Are you ready to make a real impact? 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!
NDDOT Starting Salary for Fleet & Equipment Technician III: $5,354 per month
NDDOT Starting Salary for Fleet & Equipment Technician II: $4,819 per month
NDDOT Starting Salary for Fleet & Equipment Technician I: $4,337 per month
Responsibilities- As a Fleet & Equipment Technician, repair vehicles and equipment to keep them ready for use; diagnose and repair all fleet trucks and DOT equipment. Install components to DOT equipment and vehicles including radios, safety lighting, light bars, sirens, etc.
- Automobile Repair – Troubleshoot and repair systems on cars and pickups; computerized automotive systems with the use of a complex computer diagnosis system, electrical, transmission, differentials, drive lines, clutches, heating and air conditioning, carburetors and fuel injection systems, brakes and antilock systems, tires, windshields, and computerized air bag system and body computers.
- Radio Installation and Accessories – Install 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.
- Light and Heavy Truck Repair – Troubleshoot and repair single and tandem axle trucks; brakes, hydraulics, clutches, drive lines, electrical, gas and diesel engines, tune-ups, transmission repairs, windshields, electronic shift automatic transmission, electronic instrument cluster, computerized diesel engines with use of a laptop computer to diagnose electronic or hydraulic systems, and antilock brake systems.
- Heavy Equipment, Tractors & Minor Equipment Repair – troubleshooting and replacement or rebuilding as needed; cooling, electrical, steering systems, brakes, gear boxes, clutches, hydraulics, transmissions, engine repair (gas and diesel), differentials, hydrostatic drive transmission, antilock and air brake trailers, and electronic instrument cluster.
- Heavy Equipment Operation – Perform periodic equipment operation along with snowplowing and snow removal on state and interstate roadways.
- Shop Maintenance and Recordkeeping – maintain tools and shop area, fill out time sheets accurately, use Fleet Focus system, check and report accident hazards.
- Fleet and Equipment III – Class B Driver License, completed a two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology, and 2 years of work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity as those listed.
- Completion of a three-year master technology program and one year of work experience can substitute for the 2-year curriculum and 2 years of experience.
- Work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity to those to be performed on vehicles and equipment may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Fleet and Equipment II – at minimum, Class A permit by the first day of employment, completed a two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology. Work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Employee will have 12 months to take the behind-the-wheel exam and obtain the Class A driver’s license with air brakes and a cargo-tank endorsement; district will…
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