Heavy Equipment Mechanic 8-11 (Coloma Garage)

Full Job Description

This position provides maintenance and repair services on Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) vehicles and equipment at the Coloma Garage. This position performs a full range of maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance activities on heavy equipment. Prepares work orders and cost/materials estimates using computerized programs. This position operates a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more while performing road tests and diagnostic tasks.

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:

• Heavy Equipment Mechanic 8-E10 Position Description
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic 11 Position Description
• 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Possession of an associate degree in Heavy Duty Truck/Heavy Equipment Repair may be substituted for two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Completion of 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or more of the following coursework areas: heavy duty truck, heavy equipment repair, diesel engines, math, or physics may be substituted for one year of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Two years of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the repair and maintenance of automobiles may be substituted for one year of experience assisting skilled trades workers in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Additional 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 nautac@michigan.gov.