Heavy Equipment Mechanic 8-E10 (A&E Garage) - Grand Region
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic 8-E10 (A&E Garage) - Grand Region
Salary
$23.15 - $35.03 Hourly
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5901-25-GR-11-HEM-AE-JH
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
04/30/2025
Closing Date
5/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
This position performs heavy equipment repair and maintenance on MDOT vehicles and equipment in the Grand Region and could include various garages as directed by supervisor. 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 throughout the region. Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., heavy-duty trucks) when performing maintenance activities.
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:
For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.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.
Required Education and Experience
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
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 Requirements and Information
To be
considered for this position you must:
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.
Possession of s State of Michigan or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Mechanic Certification in Heavy Truck and Air Brake preferred.
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.
If you have questions
related to this posting, please contact Jen Haddon [email protected].
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, T
