Equipment Technician or Senior Equipment Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Fleet Operations Supervisor, the Senior Equipment Technician coordinates and performs a variety of complex and routine duties involved in the maintenance and repair of all County vehicles and equipment. Provides mentorship, guidance and support for equipment technicians, seasonal helpers, and sentence to serve individuals. Provides input to Fleet Operations Supervisor for vehicle and equipment replacement and schedules and performs preventative maintenance, Department of Transportation inspections, assists in obtaining specifications for equipment, and makes sure all specifications are met.

This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing under 49 CFR Part 382 and 49 CFR Part 40.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications for each position are included below:

Equipment Technician:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year experience in automotive, truck, and/or equipment repair

or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

and

• Valid Minnesota Class A Driver's License with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Ability to pass CJIS fingerprinting

Senior Equipment Technician:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years experience in automotive, truck, and/or equipment repair

or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

and

• Valid Class A Driver's License with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Ability to pass CJIS fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications for both positions:

One or more of the following with the ability to obtain other endorsements within 12 months of hire:

o A Valid Minnesota Class A Driver's License with tanker endorsement

o A Minnesota DOT Vehicle Inspector Certificate

o 1 year trade or technical school in a field related to auto and/or truck repair

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation including FMCSA Clearinghouse and CJIS fingerprinting, and pre-placement physical, including DOT drug screen.