Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - North Platte District Shop - Tools Provided!

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

North Platte, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.255

Job Posting:

JR2025-00016116 Automotive/Diesel Mechanic - North Platte District Shop - Tools Provided! (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

Do you like solving a wide range of mechanical problems? Are you looking for
new challenges? As a Diesel Technician at the Nebraska Department of
Transportation, you'll be part of a supportive team that takes great pride in
ensuring equipment is on the road, where it belongs, to help support the
incredible freedom of travel throughout the State of Nebraska.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dedicated and
hardworking team player to join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life
for Nebraskans by building and maintaining a convenient, safe, and innovative
statewide transportation system!

We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work
environment and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most
diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through
public service
• Training and development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay rate of $22.255 per hour.

Please reach out to Tessa Burford, Talent Acquisition Partner, at (402) 419-3192, if you have questions or to learn more.

 

Job Duties:

Perform highly skilled and complex diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of
multiple makes and models of heavy-duty trucks, and road construction and
maintenance equipment containing multiple, computerized systems/sensors, as well as medium and lightweight vehicles, and other motorized equipment.

Fabricate and repair equipment and parts by using a variety of welders,
welding materials, and methods to adapt incompatible parts, replace unavailable parts, secure attachments, and repair damage.

Calibrate various systems on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment that
distributes various materials as they pertain to road and weather conditions and allow operators to drive the vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.

Inspect new equipment to ensure that it meets specifications and set up new
equipment to ensure it is road ready.

Evaluate equipment to identify adjustments needed to accommodate auxiliary
attachments, equipment, and operating systems. Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, computer, and hydraulic system components to restore equipment to a state of safe and operational state.

Maintain hydraulics systems; install and monitor electrical systems; repair
steering systems; repair suspension systems, brake systems, drive trains, fuel
systems, and repair/overhaul and/or replaces diesel and/or gasoline engines.

Performs major engine overhauls using precision tools to completely rebuild
gasoline and diesel engines.

Obtain bids for the parts needed to repair engines, consult District Mechanic on repair techniques.

Overhaul transmissions and final drives; perform repairs and diagnostic of
hydraulic systems and rewire electrical systems.

Perform metal fabrications and major repairs on snow plows and trucks that
may require extensive welding.

Disassemble units, inspect parts for wear, repair, overhaul, and replace parts
using precision measuring instruments.

Operate computer for equipment management.

May be required to perform repairs in the field, regardless of weather
conditions.

Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and
work overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures and
weather conditions for long perio