Mechanic

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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?

At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Mechanic to join our District 2 team in Lewiston, Idaho. This exciting position could be a perfect career opportunity for you to put your mechanical knowledge to work for the citizens of Idaho at the Idaho Transportation Department. The incumbent will be responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty road maintenance and construction equipment and light-duty vehicles in accordance with federal and state motor vehicle regulations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced mechanic with knowledge of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair techniques for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

Idaho Transportation Department's (ITD) vision is to become the best transportation department in the country by empowering and training our employees for their career advancement. ITD has created an opportunity for employees hired into the Mechanic classification to advance to the Equipment Technician, Transportation classification upon completion of a customized training plan. We anticipate that Mechanics new to ITD will be able to complete this training plan within 2 years.

This position requires obtaining a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 60 days of hire, along with completing pre-employment and participating in random drug and alcohol testing. Necessary tools, boots, personal protective equipment (PPE), and training to meet Entry-Level Driver Training requirements, as well as licensing costs, will be provided.

Examples of Duties:

• Diagnose and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles used within the District including repair and maintaining power plants, power-trains, and all related accessory systems involved with the unit. This equipment will consist of: Highway maintenance equipment including Motorgraders, Sweepers, Excavators, Dozers, Frontend loaders, Equipment Trailers, Sanders, 10-wheel trucks, 6-wheel trucks, and a variety of light-duty equipment
• Diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of electrical and electronic systems used on various equipment and vehicles including computer control components, high voltage AC currents, and other electronic systems. The vehicles will consist mainly of 10-wheel and 6-wheel trucks
• Diagnose, repair and maintain all types of heating and air conditioning systems used within vehicles and equipment
• Manufacture and weld various equipment parts and components including, but not limited to, mechanical components for equipment (snow plow harnesses, sander parts, etc.) and other specialized parts not readily available for purchase
• Mount and balance tires on vehicles and equipment including fixing tires and performing other minor repair on vehicles as a normal part of vehicle/equipment maintenance
• Repair steering and suspension systems on all District vehicles. Steering and suspension systems will consist mainly of types used on heavy-duty trucks
• Maintain records of repairs, parts orders, and related information and documentation using word processing and spreadsheet computer programs.
Diagnose, repair and fabricate various hydraulic systems such as those attachments used on district equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of:

• Safety precautions and procedures relating to mechanical equipment and repair shops;
The use, care, and disposal of hazardous automotive material and waste.

Experience:

• Diagnosing and repairing gasoline and/or diesel automotive and construction-type equipment;
• Using mechanics' tools and related specialized equipment to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul of engines and related drive train, electrical, and hydraulic systems;
• Preparing records and reports;
• Diagnosing and repairing electronic and computer-controlled motor vehicle systems;
• Reading and interpreting technical service manuals.

Valid driver's license required.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.