Heavy Equipment Mechanic 8-E10 (East Side Garage) - Bay Region

This position performs heavy equipment repair and maintenance on MDOT vehicles and equipment at the Saginaw East Garage as directed. Periodic repairs in the field are required as well. This position performs a full range of maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance activities on light and heavy equipment and prepares work orders and cost/materials estimates using computerized programs. The employee uses considerable independent judgment in making decisions. This position may require travel with overnight stay.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry 8 level through the maximum rate at the experienced E10 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 6-E8 position description

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Experience
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

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.

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.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a Commercial Learners Permit upon appointment to the position. Continuing employment requires possession of a Commercial Drivers 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.

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All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. 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.

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