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Job Description
Job Location: Springfield Garage (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803)
Why you’ll love this position:
The equipment technician intern performs entry-level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.- Maintain and perform basic repairs to automobiles, trucks, tractors, loaders, motor graders and other heavy equipment.
- Inspect, service, repair, and overhaul transmissions, engines, clutches, drivelines, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies and ignition systems; repair and install hydraulic controls; tune motors using standard testing equipment; dismantle, repair, and reassemble air compressors, hydraulic jacks, pumps, cylinders and related equipment.
- Inspect, repair, overhaul, and assemble automotive components such as alternators, distributors and starters.
- Complete mandated fleet inspections and ensure all equipment meets OSHA standards and all repairs and modifications are done in accordance with operational specifications and safety standards.
- May weld and modify equipment and fabricate parts.
- Review equipment maintenance records and observes employees in the operation of equipment to determine and correct operator error and ensure proper maintenance.
- Gather computerized diagnostic information to assess vehicle repair needs.
- Requisition and store shop supplies.
- Install vehicle body components, lights, light brackets, mirrors, decals, and other accessories.
- Report out-of-service equipment and estimated time needed for service in order to schedule future work.
- Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications- Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
- 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
- Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
Southwest District Human Resources at swhr@modot.mo.gov -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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